Early Preschool Teacher — Nurturing STEAM Classrooms

Heritage Oak Private Education; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental, and 401(k)

Paid holidays and sick days

Student Tuition Discount

Professional growth and advancement

Job summary

Stratford School in California seeks an Early Preschool Teacher to create a safe, warm, and inspiring space for children aged 2 to 3. Working with a partner teacher, you will manage daily classroom activities, build strong connections with every child, and meet their individual needs with good judgment and care.

Using our curriculum as a guide, you’ll design balanced lesson plans that blend learning with open play.

Qualifications

• 12 completed ECE semester units (or 18 quarter units) including coursework in Child Growth and Development
• Child, Family, and Community coursework or a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development
• Patience, compassion, and a genuine love for working with young children
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

ECE semester units

Bachelor's Degree in Child Development

Job description

Stratford School in California seeks an Early Preschool Teacher to create a safe, warm, and inspiring space for children aged 2 to 3. Working with a partner teacher, you will manage daily classroom activities, build strong connections with every child, and meet their individual needs with good judgment and care.

Using our curriculum as a guide, you’ll design balanced lesson plans that blend learning with open play.