Perks & Benefits
Keep Yourself Healthy
We provide excellent health, dental and vision benefits, flex spending account and life insurance.
Take Time Off
New employees receive four weeks of paid time off each year, plus nine paid holidays AND our offices are closed between Christmas and New Year's Day.
Save for Retirement
We offer eligible employees a 5% retirement match (rules apply, of course).
Improve Your Brain
We offer up to $4,500 in tuition reimbursement each year to help further your education.
We're on a mission
Therapists, teachers, graduate students and nonprofit professionals learn the latest trauma-informed practices and create lasting change for children and families in LA’s most underserved communities.
And we like to play
We sponsor numerous staff appreciation events throughout the year.
Our Values
Values are at the heart of what we do every day.
Passion
We believe in the boundless potential of children and families and work hard to transform their life stories.
Partnership
We have the greatest impact when we collaborate with families, community partners and colleagues who are dedicated to the success of the young people we serve.
Innovation
We seek solutions grounded in best practices and data. We are committed to excellence, impact and sustainability in all we do.
Equity
We promote opportunities for communities hit hardest by persistent poverty and inequity. We aim to treat everyone with compassion and respect.
I'm celebrating 35 years working at Children's Institute and it has been a privilege. The work we do for the families in the community is truly amazing and it has helped me become a better person.
Mary Escamilla, Early Childhood Education Coordinator
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View open positionsChildren’s Institute is committed to equal employment opportunity and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. CII does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code section 12801.9), ancestry, sex, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), religious belief or observance, creed, age, gender (including gender identity, gender expression and transitioning), mental or physical disability, military and veteran status, medical condition, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), marital status, registered domestic partner status, citizenship, sexual orientation, AIDS/HIV diagnosis, genetic characteristics or any other consideration based on applicable law.