• Early Childhood Education Teacher Application Process

  • The priority of the Los Angeles Unified School District is to ensure that every student is taught by a highly effective teacher in a safe, nurturing and instructionally rich learning environment. The District seeks Early Childhood Educators who are experts in their content area, innovative, pedagogically strong, and professionally committed to the welfare and demonstrated academic growth of all students.

Job Title: Teacher, Early Childhood Education

Continuous (applications considered year-round)

We are champions of Early Childhood Education (ECE), serving over 30,000 early childhood students and their families within LAUSD. Positioned at the forefront of innovation in public preschools, our dedicated efforts revolve around constructing enriching learning environments that cater specifically to the needs of our youngest learners. Join us in this important mission, where you can unfold your potential in the field of early childhood education. Whether you are a seasoned early childhood educator or a passionate newcomer, exciting opportunities await you at LAUSD Early Childhood Education. Join our dedicated team and play a pivotal role in shaping the futures of our youngest learners. Explore and apply today to become a valued member of our innovative and compassionate educational community.


  • Please visit https://www.lausd.org/benefits to learn more about benefits for employees.

  • Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

  • Retirement: Membership in the California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS).


  • Associate or Higher degree from a regionally accredited Institution of Higher Education.

  • Hold a Child Development Teacher Permit granted by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

  • 3 units of Child Development coursework: Infant and Toddler Development

  • Adult, Child and Pediatric CPR, First Aid and AED Certification (Online courses do not qualify)

  • Human Resources Early Childhood Education Interview

Applications are reviewed on a continuous basis based upon District need and selection criteria

  1. Complete application at https://www.lausd.org/ece-hr
    1. Provide relevant documents:
      1. Associate (or higher) degree transcripts
      2. University and/or Community College transcripts
      3. Copy of Childhood Development Permit
      4. Copy of Adult, Child and Pediatric CPR, First Aid and AED Certification
      5. Resume
      6. Cover Letter
    1. Provide contact information for professional references, including current or most recent school-based or child-centered employment
  1. Applicants may be contacted by Human Resources with requests for outstanding documents or information.

  2. Successful completion of the Human Resources Early Childhood Education Interview.

  3. Applicants who are deemed ELIGIBLE by Human Resources will be placed on the Early Childhood Education Teacher eligibility list for a period of two calendar year.
    1. Eligibility status is neither an offer nor a guarantee of employment in LAUSD

  4. ELIGIBLE candidates may apply to available positions for which they qualify
    1. See https://www.lausd.org/ece-hr for a searchable list of positions currently available.
  1. Candidates who receive an offer from a school site or office will be contacted with onboarding instructions.