Join our team – Options for Learning

Careers with impact

A workplace where purpose and people thrive

It is the dedication and passion of our Options for Learning employees that make our organization one of the most innovative and progressive child development organizations in Southern California. Our nearly 1,000 employees include site directors, teachers, associate and assistant teachers, aides, enrollment specialists, facilities, nutrition staff, accounting, and administrative staff.

Options for Learning’s Human Resources team is dedicated to providing exceptional service to every employee. Our goal is to treat each person with respect, professionalism, and care. We maintain an open-door policy and are committed to going the extra mile to address staff needs and concerns.

In addition to the personal fulfillment of helping and working with children and families, our regular full- and part-time employees are provided with a generous benefits program and paid time off.

Benefits Permit information

Options for Learning is:

A highly recognized nonprofit child care and resource organization since 1981

One of the largest child development agencies in the San Gabriel Valley

Convenient for families: More than 65 locations serving nearly 11,000 children

Favored by employees — a strong career path and low turnover

Benefits

Options for Learning offers a comprehensive and generous package of benefits and perks for both part- and full-time employees, including:

Four-day workweek for most office staff (closed Fridays);

A hybrid work schedule available to office staff with supervisor approval;

Generous and flexible paid time off;

Paid holidays and organization-wide winter holiday break;

Medical, dental, and vision insurance (we cover up to 95% of employee premiums);

403(b) retirement savings (with generous employer match, as well as contribution from agency regardless of employee's contribution);

Bereavement and jury/witness duty leave;

Basic and supplemental life insurance (additional employee coverage and coverage for spouse and children available);

Long-term disability;

Professional development opportunities;

Employee assistance program (counseling, legal assistance, financial planning, identity theft);

Free SmartDollar financial wellness program;

Free Wellhub fitness program;

Dependent care and health flexible spending account;

Discounts for amusement parks, travel, insurance, and much more.

What our staff are saying

"I love Options for Learning! I love it because I feel welcomed. My position has given me great experience and knowledge. You know that feeling people get every Sunday night when you know the weekend is over and you have to go to work tomorrow? Yeah, I don’t get that feeling!"

Priscilla, meal monitor

"Working for Options for Learning is a rewarding experience where you are encouraged to learn, be creative, and express yourself in your work. It is an experience like no other, and the prize is inspiring our youth and witnessing their growth."

Diana, lead teacher

"Working for Options has given me the opportunity to grow professionally as a teacher. At Options for Learning, we work as a team to help children succeed and make a difference in their lives."

Alba, teacher

"I started working at Options for Learning as an assistant teacher, and now I am a site director at a large site, making more money and am close to home."

Linda, site director

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Options for Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees consistent with federal, California, and local laws. Options for Leaning does not discriminate against qualified applicants and employees because of race (including hair texture, protective hairstyles, and other traits historically associated with race), color, religion and religious creed (including religious dress and religious grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity (including transgender identity), gender expression (including transgender expression or because an individual has transitioned or is (or is perceived to be) transitioning to live as the gender with which they identify, sex stereotyping, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age (40 years and over), disability, legally protected medical condition or information (including genetic information), protected medical leaves, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, known status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or of certain violent crimes, whose covered family member is a homicide victim or enrollment in a public assistance program, or any other characteristic protected by local, California, or federal laws.