Passionate People.

Powerful Impact.

We believe in the children, youth, and families we serve.

Our model fosters pathways to success through excellence in education, powerful families, and strong communities for children and youth to thrive.

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Self Care & Growth

Comprehensive health insurance for staff and families
Employee assistance program at no cost

Reset & Restore

Generous vacation and company holidays (12 paid holidays)
Annual, paid two-weeks off (winter and summer shut downs)

Learn & Build Skills

Tuition assistance program
Flexible spending accounts for medical, dental and dependent care expenses

Build Community & Celebrate

Annual Staff Picnic
Monthly All Staff Meetings

Para Los Niños has career options in several fields; one of the reasons it’s great to work here! We employ preschool teachers, elementary and middle school teachers, mental health professionals, human resource professionals, maintenance technicians, and many other roles – all working as part of achieving our mission to serve children, youth, and families in Los Angeles.

Some of the top positions currently are: Early Education Teachers and Associate Teachers (Head Start & Early Head Start), Middle School and Elementary School Teachers for ST 23-24., Therapists, Social Worker, Maintenance Tech, Associate Director YWS, Associate Director, Employee Engagement & Experience.

As soon as I stepped foot at PLN I knew this was a special place. I’ve held various positions throughout my years with the organization – made possible through PLN’s culture of developing and cultivating from within. I’ve been lucky to be surrounded by co-workers and PLN families that encouraged me and wanted to see me succeed.

Isabel Cueva, Special Education Manager

The community of folks who work here have passion for this work and its infectious. I work alongside like minded people who care deeply for the quality of care we provide. This is not only true for my program, but for every program and department. It is an honor and privilege to say that I am part of this PLN family.

Sharon Berg, Director Clinical Development

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Our values are at the center of our work everyday

Excellence

We always ask ourselves if there is a higher bar to set, if there is more to do and if have we explored all possibilities. We achieve together through discomfort and uncertainty because we understand the urgency and obligation to strive for the best possible outcomes for our communities.

Constant Learning

We are relentless in our drive to always improve. A learning organization actively creates its future by placing high value on feedback and development. Our work must withstand all levels of scrutiny.

Teamwork

Our teams thrive when we can truly depend on one another. We pledge to follow through on our commitments and actively seek out ways to support and collaborate with each other. When we bring our very best as individuals, we can run to the finish line together.

Community

Our families, team members and stakeholders come from many different heritages and histories. Our personal stories together form a tapestry of fortitude. We are made more resilient through these ties and hold our connection to each other as an invaluable asset.

Inclusion

We are at our strongest and smartest when we both acknowledge and consciously benefit from our differences. Authentic collaboration begins at the seed stages which means we partner with stakeholders early and often.

Trust

Trust comes from alignment of our words, beliefs and actions. We operate in highest service to our communities and can engage in true collaboration with each other when trust is strong.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

PLN is committed to centering equity and ensuring its staff is inclusive of the diverse voices and perspectives that represent the communities served. PLN is passionate about social justice and education equity, and eager to deepen this work by infusing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) into the organization’s DNA.