Early Preschool Teacher

Stratford School; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Sick days

Tuition discount

Professional growth

Job summary

Stratford School in San Jose, CA is seeking an Early Preschool Teacher to create a safe, warm, and inspiring space for 2- to 3-year-olds. You’ll collaborate with a partner teacher to plan balanced lessons using our curriculum, blending guided learning with open play.

You’ll promote social-emotional development, communicate with families daily, assist with meals and routines, and ensure a clean, safe classroom aligned with licensing guidelines. Prior preschool experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 12 completed ECE semester units (or 18 quarter units), including coursework in: Child Growth and Development
• Child, Family, and Community
• 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

Responsibilities

• Create a nurturing, responsive environment that promotes positive development of social and emotional competencies
• Communicate daily with parents and guardians while collaborating closely with co-teachers and school staff
• Assist children during meals, snacks, rest periods, and routine personal care (including toileting and diaper changing as needed)
• Keep the classroom clean, organized, and compliant with all safety regulations and licensing guidelines
• Perform other related classroom duties and school support tasks as assigned

Skills

Patience, compassion

Communication skills

Teaching experience

Education

ECE coursework or Bachelor in Child Development

12 ECE semester units or 18 quarter units

Job description

What We Offer

Pay range: $25.00 - $30.50

Location: 5200 Dent Ave., San Jose, CA 95118

Health, vision, dental, and 401(k) plan benefits

Paid holidays and sick days

Student Tuition Discount

Professional growth and advancement opportunities

About the Role

Step into the classroom as an Early Preschool Teacher to create a safe, warm, and inspiring space for children ages 2 to 3. Alongside your partner teacher, you will manage daily classroom activities, build strong connections with every child, and ensure their individual needs are met with good judgment and care. Using our provided curriculum as a guide, you'll design balanced lesson plans that mix intentional learning activities with purposeful, open play.

You will also..

Create a nurturing, responsive environment that promotes positive development of social and emotional competencies

Communicate daily with parents and guardians while collaborating closely with co-teachers and school staff

Assist children during meals, snacks, rest periods, and routine personal care (including toileting and diaper changing as needed)

Keep the classroom clean, organized, and compliant with all safety regulations and licensing guidelines

Perform other related classroom duties and school support tasks as assigned

What We Are Looking For

12 completed ECE semester units (or 18 quarter units), including coursework in:

Child Growth and Development

Child, Family, and Community

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