Early Preschool Teacher

Stratford School; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Stratford School, a leading WASC-accredited private school, seeks an Early Preschool Teacher for their Palo Alto campus. The ideal candidate will foster a nurturing environment for 2-3 year olds, engaging with students and collaborating with staff to ensure a positive learning experience. Applicants should have a passion for early childhood education, pre-requisites in educational qualifications, and strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays and sick days

Student Tuition Discount

Qualifications

• Educational background with early childhood education units or a degree.
• Prior teaching experience with preschool students preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Create a nurturing, responsive environment that promotes positive child development.
• Collaborate with faculty and maintain an engaging classroom environment.
• Communicate daily with parents or guardians.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Patience

Compassion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in child development

12 semesters or 18 quarter units in early childhood education

Job description

Stratford School (#2013), Palo Alto, California, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, June 6, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Stratford School, part of Spring Education Group, is a leading independent WASC-accredited private school in California offering courses from preschool through 12 th grade with a vision of creating a unique, multi-dimensional educational foundation for children. At Stratford School, we understand every child has his or her own interests and passions and contributes in their own way. Our proven program includes our STEAM-based curriculum that was recognized by the White House as a leader in early childhood STEAM education, and we are also the first California school to earn the Carnegie Science Seal of Excellence for STEM.

What We Offer

• Pay range: $26.00-$29.00
• 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays and sick days
• Student Tuition Discount

About the Role

As a Early Preschool Teacher you are responsible for a classroom of children 2 - 3 years of age. You will provide a nurturing and safe environment working collaboratively with your partner Teacher to ensure the successful operation of a classroom. You will demonstrate good judgement in the care of each child assigned to you. You will verbally engage the children throughout the day in addition to incorporating activities.

You will also…

• Create a nurturing, responsive environment that promotes positive development of social and emotional competencies.
• Collaborate with other faculty and staff members
• Communicate daily with parents or guardians
• Maintain a well-organized and engaging classroom environment

This position is for our Stratford School campus located at Palo Alto, CA.

What We Are Looking For

• Educational background with 12 semesters or 18 quarter early childhood education units shall include courses that cover the general areas of early child development, child, family, and community, and program/curriculum or a bachelor’s degree in child development
• Patience, compassion, and a genuine love for working with young children.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Prior teaching experience with preschool students is preferred

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.

Stratford School (#2013), Palo Alto, California, United States of America