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Welcome to the Early Childhood Education Branch, Human Resources Unit web page. 
The mission of the Early Childhood Education (ECE) Branch, Human Resources Unit is to provide support to the early education centers by employing highly qualified teachers and paraprofessionals, who will serve as positive, caring role models for young children, while assisting them in achieving their highest potential.

The Early Childhood Education Branch, Human Resources Office recruits and employs applicants for certificated and classified positions.

Periodically, administrative positions become available at the early education centers. Information regarding these positions may be obtained by visiting the Administrative Selection and Assignment Unit's web page.

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If you have any questions about Early Childhood Education Human Resources please phone 213-241-2404. Fax: 213-241-2479
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 Early Education Childhood Positions

New Teacher Applicants
Not yet employed as an Early Childhood Education Teacher

ECE Teacher Requirements
  • At least 60 semester units from an accredited institution of higher education with a minimum of 24 semester units in Child Development
  • 175 days of paid experience or a one semester college-level practicum working with children between 18 months and 8 years old
  • Passage of the LAUSD eligibility screening which includes an interview, a writing sample and a written exam on principles of early childhood education 
Upon application and submission of current transcripts, ECE staff will determine if the candidate meets the unit and experience requirements.  Candidates who meet the basic requirements will be invited to the eligibility screening.  

Complete ECE Teacher application.

Current Contracted Teachers
Currently Employed as an Early Childhood Teacher seeking increased hours or a transfer 
Review Current Postings 

Out of Classroom Positions
ECE Out of Classroom Non-Administrative Positions, Certificated

Administrators
Please check links for available positions and employment requirements.
School Based Positions-ECE Principals 
Non-School Based Positions

Aides
EARLY EDUCATION CENTER AIDE I/AIDE II
Download ECE Aide Application and submit it along wwith proof of high school diploma or equivalent.  Original High School Diploma, or proof of GED, or 12 semester units of college course work with a grade of “C” or better, verified by official transcripts.  Transcripts for course work taken outside of the United States must be evaluated by an accredited agency.  You may contact our office for a list of agencies.

Substitute Teachers
ECE Substitute Teachers Process
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 ECE Forms and Links
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 ECE Contact Information

ECE Contact Information
Steven Brandick, Director
Early Childhood Education
333 S. Beaudry Avenue, 15th Floor
Los Angeles, CA  90017
Phone: 213-241-2404
Fax: 213-241-2479

Map and Directions
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 ECE LINKS

 Please visit the following website links for information on:

Office of Child Care-Information and forms regarding stipends. www.ceo.lacounty.gov/ccp/

Child Development Consortium- information regarding permits, matrices and professional
growth advisors. www.childdevelopment.org    

CERTIFICATED

Certificated Forms Link    

Certificated Salary Link - C Table and some G Table. 

CLASSIFIED

Classified Forms Link

  • Leave of Absence Packet (PC FORM 5006, 5166, 5178)
  • Request for Reinstatement Form (PC FORM 5126)
  • Request for Change of Assignment (PC FORM 5004)
  • Classified Staff Resignation Form (PC FORM 5209)

Classified Salary Link

  • Bargaining Unit B_ Class Code 4520 (Early Education Center Aide I & (Restricted)
  • Sub Early Ed Center Aides are paid hourly $12.11 (flat rate)

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