Join our Early Education team at the Institute for the Redesign of Learning (IRL) in beautiful South Pasadena 🌿🏫, where your work will truly matter every single day.
This is more than a teaching position — it’s an opportunity to be part of an intentional, mission-driven organization 💛 dedicated to helping young children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
As an Associate Teacher, you will play a vital role in supporting the whole child — nurturing development across physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth 🌈✨ — so that every student can build the foundation to become a confident, caring, and capable learner.
💰 Compensation
Salary Range: $17.90 – $21.27/hour*
*Pay is based on relevant experience, education, credentials/certifications, and bilingual language use (50% of the time).
⭐ Why Join IRL?
At IRL, we invest in our people just as much as we invest in our students 🤝💡
- Competitive total compensation package 💵
- Exceptional training and mentorship program 📚🌟
- Intentional professional growth plans (we proudly promote from within!) 🚀
- Strong support from a dedicated Leadership Team 🙌
- Health, dental, and vision insurance + $25,000 life & AD&D coverage (if eligible) 🏥🦷👓
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement plan and flexible spending accounts (medical & dependent care) 💼💳
👩🏫 What You’ll Do
- Support and implement engaging lesson plans for children
- Collaborate with teachers across classrooms to provide consistent student support 🤝👥
- Work closely with students, transitioning quickly to meet individual needs 🌟
- Maintain safe, clean, and organized learning and play environments 🧼🪁
- Create and manage student portfolios to document progress and growth 📂✍️
- Build strong relationships with families through daily communication (in person, phone, email) 📞📧💬
✅ Minimum Qualifications
To be considered, you’ll need:
- 6 Early Childhood Education units from an accredited college/university 🎓
(or ability to complete within 6 months of hire — Reggio experience is a plus!) 🌱
- Ability to pass a job-related health screening 🩺
Access to a mobile phone and basic internet 📱🌐
Proof of required immunizations (TB Test, MMR, DTap) 💉
Clearance through FBI, DOJ, and CCL background checks 🔍
🌍 Work Environment & Physical Requirements
This role is active and hands-on in a dynamic school environment. Employees may experience moderate-to-loud noise levels 🔊 and occasional emotionally challenging situations. Physical requirements include standing, walking, bending, lifting classroom materials 📦, and supporting student physical management as trained through PRO-ACT, CPI, or similar behavioral intervention systems 🧑🤝🧑.
🌟 Ready to Make a Difference?
If you are passionate about early childhood education and want to grow your career in a supportive, mission-focused organization, we encourage you to apply today and help shape the future—one child at a time 💛👶✨