Associate Teacher

Employment Type: Full-Time.

Schedule: Monday through Friday.
Operating

Hours:

8 am - 5 pm.

Looking for an associate teacher for a progressive preschool in the Manhattan Beach area. We are only interested in candidates who have a passion for the field and meet all the requirements listed. We want you to love children, love life, and be committed to early education as a career. A happy teacher contributes to a happy child, parent, and community.

• All applicants must have a clear understanding of an emergent curriculum and a blended approach as well as the ability to work collaboratively.
• Associate Teachers must be open to working with all ages within our programming, genuinely resonate with our unique philosophy, and have an eagerness to grow within our school.

• 12 ECE units (B.A. or B.S. Preferred).
• 1 year of classroom teaching experience.
• Must be fluent in English.
• Must be able to bend, stand, and sit for extended periods of time.
• First Aid/CPR.

• Support the teachers in daily classroom routines, enrichment, and curriculum implementation.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment.
• Support diapering, potty‑training, and hygiene needs.
• Model respectful, reflective interactions with children at all times.
• Foster positive peer interactions and support independent conflict resolution.
• Communicate professionally with staff in partnership with the Lead Teacher and team.
• Uphold Piper’s community values and positive school culture.

• Lead with positivity and professionalism.
• Check email daily and communicate clearly with staff and Administration.
• Remain actively engaged with children—never leave a child unsupervised.
• Follow all Piper policies, procedures, and licensing requirements.
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

• Lift and move up to 20-50 lbs (35 lbs for toddler classrooms).
• Bend, crouch, sit, stand, and move throughout the day.
• Work indoors and outdoors and respond quickly in emergency situations.

• Hourly rate is based on experience and education.
• Sick Leave.
• Paid holidays after probationary period.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits; 401K Plan.