Early Preschool Teacher

Stratford School; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid holidays

Tuition discount

Career growth

Job summary

Stratford School in San Jose, CA, is seeking an Early Preschool Teacher (ages 2–3) to create a warm, safe learning space. You will co-teach with a partner, implement our STEAM-informed curriculum, and tailor activities to each child’s needs.

You will communicate with families, plan balanced lessons, assist with meals and personal care, and ensure the classroom stays organized and compliant with safety standards. A strong foundation in early childhood education is required.

Qualifications

• 12 ECE semester units (or 18 quarter units) including core growth/development courses.
• Or a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development.
• Patience, compassion, and a love for young children.

Responsibilities

• Create a nurturing environment and lead activities for ages 2–3.
• Design balanced lesson plans guided by the provided curriculum.
• Communicate daily with parents and collaborate with co-teachers.
• Assist children during meals, rest, and personal care as needed.
• Maintain classroom safety, cleanliness, and licensing compliance.
• Support additional classroom duties and school tasks.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

12 ECE semester units (or 18 quarter units)

Bachelor’s in Child Development

Job description

Stratford School, part of Spring Education Group, is a leading independent WASC-accredited private school in California offering courses from preschool through 12thgrade 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: $25.00-$30.50

Location: San Jose, CA

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

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.