Early Childhood Education Jobs at Long Beach Day Nursery
Join the Long Beach Day Nursery Team!
Long Beach Day Nursery is a fun, inspiring, and supportive place to work. We're a nationally accredited, nonprofit organization dedicated to developmentally appropriate, play-based curriculum and the powerful philosophy of continuity of care. We are committed to supporting our entire team so you can focus on the important work of providing high-quality early care and education.
Why Our Team Loves Working at Long Beach Day Nursery
Our employees are the heart of our organization. We provide a warm, welcoming environment where diversity is celebrated, innovation encouraged, and joy is a must! We surround our team with a robust system of support, including these fantastic perks:
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Nurturing Your Career
Education Scholarships: Scholarships and stipends for continuing education, teacher credential, and degree completion, in partnership with the Long Beach Community Foundation.
PD Stipend: Up to $600 annually for training/education.
Employer-Paid Training: Registration for the annual Long Beach ECE Symposium and 3-4 Employer-Paid PD Days per year.
Permit Support: We help with your Child Development permit application and cover all application/renewal fees.
In-Service Training: Monthly training opportunities and onsite coaching.
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Excellent Benefits
Competitive Pay: Our scale recognizes the value of your qualifications (degree, certification) through an integrated approach.
Employer-Paid Medical Insurance and optional Dental/Vision Insurance.
403(b) Retirement Plan: Enrollment available upon hire; pre-tax contributions and employer contributions when possible.
10 Employer Paid Holidays annually.
Paid Sick Time:80 hours of sick leave annually.
Progressive Vacation: Starting at 10 days (Years 1) up to 20 days (Year 18+).
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Join the LBDN Family!
Childcare Discount: 20% tuition discount for children of LBDN employees.
Feel Good Fridays and seasonal celebrations.
Years of Service Awards: We celebrate our long-term team members (many have been with us over 20 years!) for their ongoing commitment.
Accredited Quality: Join a dedicated team committed to high-quality ECE at an NAEYC Accredited Center.
Infant/Toddler Teacher (Full-Time)
Location: West Branch, 1548 Chestnut Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90813
Status: Multiple Positions Available
Are you a teacher who wants to join one of the first licensed Early Childhood programs in Long Beach? We are so much more than a childcare center. If you are passionate about working with children, look no further! Our teachers have the important responsibility of instructing children in developmentally appropriate activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for child development. You will have the opportunity to supervise and assist children with general routines, such as feeding, mealtime, diapering, and potty-training activities. You will also prepare lesson plans, maintain an organized environment, and update all educational equipment and materials.
Open Positions
Our Mission
"The mission of Long Beach Day Nursery is to provide exceptional, high-quality early care and education through a nationally accredited, play-based curriculum and powerful continuity of care. We are dedicated to nurturing the whole child and fostering the success of working families, all while cultivating a supportive and growth-focused environment where our entire team of dedicated professionals is valued, celebrated, and invested in."
– Jennifer Harper, Executive Director of Long Beach Day Nursery