Early Preschool Teacher

Stratford School; Santa Clara (CA); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health, vision, dental, and 401(k)

Paid holidays and sick days

Student Tuition Discount

Professional growth and advancement

Descripción de la vacante

Stratford School in Santa Clara, CA seeks an Early Preschool Teacher to create a safe, warm classroom for children ages 2 to 3. You will co-teach with a partner teacher, manage daily activities, and tailor lessons using our curriculum to support each child’s growth.

You will foster social and emotional development, communicate with families, assist with meals and routines, and ensure the room stays clean and compliant with licensing; you’ll also support other classroom duties as needed.

Formación

• 12 semesters or 18 quarter ECE units required
• Bachelor degree in child development acceptable
• Patience, compassion, and love for working with young children

Responsabilidades

• Create a nurturing, responsive environment for social and emotional development
• Communicate daily with parents and guardians and collaborate with co-teachers
• Assist children during meals, snacks, rest periods, and personal care
• Keep the classroom clean, organized, and compliant with safety/licensing guidelines
• Perform related classroom duties and school support tasks

Conocimientos

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Preschool experience

Educación

ECE coursework or Bachelor in Child Development

Descripción del empleo

What We Offer

• Pay range: $26-$29 hourly
• Location: 57 Cronin Drive, Santa Clara, 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

• 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