The posting
Interested in joining Brella? If you are passionate about helping children learn, grow, and thrive, Brella is a place where that passion can become a meaningful and long-term career. We encourage you to apply here to be considered for current or future educator opportunities as they become available.
About Brella Brella is on a mission to create a beloved child care experience for today’s families and the educators who support them. Founded in 2019 by two busy moms, Brella was created to reimagine child care through a flexible model that meets the needs of modern families while providing children with a high-quality early learning experience.
At Brella, our educators are at the heart of what we do. We believe great child care starts with caring for the caregiver, which is why we are committed to building an employee experience rooted in belonging, wellbeing, and growth. Teaching at Brella is a great fit for educators who are adaptable, collaborative, and passionate about making a meaningful impact in early childhood education — whether they are growing their skills in the classroom, exploring leadership opportunities, or building a long-term career in ECE.
Where We're Located Playa Vista: 12746 W Jefferson Blvd Suite 3-3100, Playa Vista, CA 90094 Hollywood: 909 N Orange Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90038 Pasadena: 475 S Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
Educator Roles & Requirements We welcome educators with a variety of backgrounds and experience levels, from those who have recently completed their Early Childhood Education coursework to seasoned teachers with years of classroom experience.
Brella educators help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children ages 3 months to 6 years. In this role, teachers are expected to model empathy, respect, gentle guidance, and developmentally appropriate practices throughout the day.
Candidates for all teacher roles are required to hold at least 12 units of Child Development and/or Early Childhood Education coursework, as required by Title 22, Section 101216.1.
Full-time educators must be available to work 8-hour shifts Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:45 AM and 6:15 PM.
Brella offers several educator roles based on experience, classroom interests, and growth goals:
- Resource Teachers support multiple classrooms by prepping for meals and nap times, coverage during breaks, planning time, callouts, or staffing needs. This role is a great fit for early-career educators building classroom experience or seasoned teachers who enjoy working across different age groups.
- Teachers focus on a specific age group and help lead daily classroom experiences through play-based curriculum, classroom routines, documentation, child observations, and communication with teammates and families.
- Lead Teachers model best practices in a classroom setting, support curriculum and classroom quality, mentor co-teachers, and help navigate team and family communication with professionalism and care.
Caring for the Caregiver
At Brella, we care for our caregivers through competitive pay, meaningful benefits, paid time off, and opportunities to grow and connect. Full-time educators at Brella are eligible for:
- Competitive pay:Resource Teacher: $19.50- $20.50/hour Teacher: $20.50-$23.50/hour Lead Teacher: $23.50-$26.50hour
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Brella-sponsored life insurance and LTD
- 401(k) eligibility to contribute after 3 months
- Paid Time Off
- Sick & Safe Time
- Paid Holidays
- Wellness Days at tenure milestones
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Access to Stanford FIND professional development
- Referral program
- Team celebrations and community connection
Physical Demands
- Move comfortably throughout the classroom and center, including lifting, reaching, squatting, climbing, sitting, walking, bending, and standing for extended periods of time
- Safely interact with and physically support children ages 3 months to 6 years using appropriate child-handling techniques
- Lift children or classroom materials up to 50 pounds, as needed
- Maintain the mental and physical alertness needed to supervise children and respond to daily classroom needs
- Respond immediately and appropriately to unexpected situations, safety concerns, or emergencies
- Follow all state, federal, and Brella guidelines related to immunizations, employment physicals, required health and safety training, and safe classroom practices
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed, not an exhaustive list of all essential functions and responsibilities. Qualified applicants or employees with a disability must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
