Temporary Lead Teacher CES, Expanded Learning at Para Los Ninos
About the Employer
About PLN Founded on Skid Row in 1980, Para Los Niños (PLN) partners with more than 10,000 children, youth, and families each year through integrated education, wellness supports and advocacy, addressing individual and systemic barriers to create pathways to success. In addition to operating early education centers, charter elementary and middle schools, youth workforce development sites and family services, PLN is the only children’s mental health provider in the Skid Row neighborhood. PLN's community transformation work brings together community members, community-based organizations, city and county agencies, elected officials, and businesses to tackle issues that impact PLN families. Ninety-three percent of families served by PLN live in areas with the highest levels of food insecurity and homelessness in L.A. County.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Position Overview Under the supervision of the Area Supervisor, the Lead Teacher will contribute with planning, developing, and coordinating the delivery of Expanded Learning Programming. The Lead Teacher will support the Area Supervisor with all yearly programming, scheduled activities and daily program routines including supporting staff, students, and families.
Requirements / Qualifications
Duties: Support with daily expanded learning programing including; after school, weekend, and intersession programming throughout the year. Ensures that Associate Teachers are kept updated in all matters concerning the program, classrooms, teacher meetings, activity plans, policies, and procedures. Conducts classroom observations and provides feedback to Associate Teachers with the guidance of the Area Supervisor. Meet with staff on a weekly basis as a group to review weekly announcement, schedules, and program updates. Monitors and supports Associate Teachers on daily tasks. Ensures that Associate Teachers are implementing lessons, activities, homework support and overall student supervision. Monitors supply inventory, requests of program supplies and orders for the program. Ensures that Associate Teachers submit activity plans weekly.
Qualifications and Experience Requirements Education and Experience Requirements Option 1: A minimum of 60 units in Child Development or related fields, including Recreation (art, music, dance), Physical Education (indoor and outdoor sports), Human Services and Social Welfare (nursing, psychology, home economics), or coursework toward an elementary or middle school teaching credential. Option 2: Must hold a current State of California Child Development Teacher Permit or meet the eligibility requirements for immediate application. The permit must be maintained and kept up to date. Strong commitment to the mission, policies, goals, and philosophy of Para Los Niños. Bilingual (English/Spanish) with the ability to translate. English proficiency supporting professional-level verbal and written communication to children, parents and other staff members required. Computer literate with hands-on experience in MS Word, MS Excel, ZOOM, share drive and data management systems. Must be organized, flexible and detail oriented. Must have the ability consistently show good judgment and decision-making skills. Ability to work independently and as a team member. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple and diverse priorities.
Requirements / Qualifications
Duties: Support with daily expanded learning programing including; after school, weekend, and intersession programming throughout the year. Ensures that Associate Teachers are kept updated in all matters concerning the program, classrooms, teacher meetings, activity plans, policies, and procedures. Conducts classroom observations and provides feedback to Associate Teachers with the guidance of the Area Supervisor. Meet with staff on a weekly basis as a group to review weekly announcement, schedules, and program updates. Monitors and supports Associate Teachers on daily tasks. Ensures that Associate Teachers are implementing lessons, activities, homework support and overall student supervision. Monitors supply inventory, requests of program supplies and orders for the program. Ensures that Associate Teachers submit activity plans weekly.
Qualifications and Experience Requirements Education and Experience Requirements Option 1: A minimum of 60 units in Child Development or related fields, including Recreation (art, music, dance), Physical Education (indoor and outdoor sports), Human Services and Social Welfare (nursing, psychology, home economics), or coursework toward an elementary or middle school teaching credential. Option 2: Must hold a current State of California Child Development Teacher Permit or meet the eligibility requirements for immediate application. The permit must be maintained and kept up to date. Strong commitment to the mission, policies, goals, and philosophy of Para Los Niños. Bilingual (English/Spanish) with the ability to translate. English proficiency supporting professional-level verbal and written communication to children, parents and other staff members required. Computer literate with hands-on experience in MS Word, MS Excel, ZOOM, share drive and data management systems. Must be organized, flexible and detail oriented. Must have the ability consistently show good judgment and decision-making skills. Ability to work independently and as a team member. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple and diverse priorities.
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Application Deadline
11/1/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
9/10/2026
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Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
22.66 - 26.37 Per Hour
22.66 - 26.37 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
6months
Employment Type
Full Time, Temporary