Company Description

At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, 60 retail stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. But today we’re working better, smarter and faster than ever—and setting our sights even higher. We’re building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other’s passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things, and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth.

Job Description

In a time of unprecedented expansion, we are seeking a Part-Time Preschool Substitute Teacher forour Kids & Company Child Development Center, which is dedicated to giving early learners the tools they need to grow. Created for our associates’ children more than 30 years ago, Kids & Company is a full-day program with a Nature Explore® classroom and a wonderful team. In this role, you will implement and follow a daily classroom schedule and instruction plan based on our own outstanding curriculum. The position requires someone who can create and maintain a positive learning environment. Applicants should be experienced, highly motivated teachers who love guiding children’s discovery of the world around them. This position offers a guaranteed minimum of 20 hours per week to ensure consistent work hours for our team members.

This position is located on-site at our Carson, CA, headquarters. 

A day in the office looks like this: 

• Implementing center curriculum while supporting child care safety and quality guidelines
• Developing strategies to encourage children’s positive behavior
• Supporting fellow teachers with various center tasks and duties
• Maintaining center facilities to support program quality

Qualifications

Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Associate’s degree in Child Development/Early Childhood required, with at least 12 ECE units completed
• Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training (Certificate of Completion)
• Minimum 1 year of classroom experience
• Current Pediatric First Aid & CPR certification required
• Knowledge in all aspects of child development, creative classroom environments and best practices
• Nurturing, compassionate and enthusiastic personality
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Flexibility to provide care for infants/pre-k age levels as needed

Additional Information

And here’s our end of the bargain! 

• Hourly: $15.50-$18.50
• Exceptional training and support, and all the resources you need to be successful
• Generous employee discount on products that make you smarter
• Casual dress…and we really mean it

At Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve.

We know we couldn’t do the extraordinary things we’re doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it’s a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out, we give everything we’ve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success, we’re constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if you’re a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you. 
 
To learn more about Lakeshore, visit www.lakeshorelearning.com/careers 
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill, merit and mind-boggling talent—not based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS-related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If things aren’t equal, we all lose.

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