Infant Toddler Teacher-Bonus Eligible

Spring Education Group; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full benefits

Ongoing professional development

Signing bonus

Job summary

A leading provider of early childhood education in Sacramento is seeking an experienced Infant Teacher. The successful candidate will oversee classroom operations, create engaging lessons, and build strong relationships with families. A minimum of 6 months teaching experience and early childhood education qualifications are required. This role offers competitive pay, benefits, and a signing bonus of $2,500 for fully qualified teachers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of teaching experience in a licensed preschool or early childhood center.
• Required to frequently carry and lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally 25-50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily classroom operations in compliance with state regulations.
• Design and implement lessons for student growth.
• Build relationships with families and foster a welcoming culture.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem‑solving skills

Education

12 Core ECE Units in Early Childhood Education

CDA in the appropriate age group

3 Infant Toddler ECE Units

Job description

Infant Teacher

Location: 2855 Karitsa Ave Sacramento, CA 95835

Age Group: Infants (6 weeks to 12 months)

Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Hourly Rate: $19.00-21.00 per hour | Based on education and experience

Sign On Bonus: $2,500 for fully qualified teachers

Overview

Merryhill Preschool is seeking an experienced, passionate, and driven Infant Teacher to lead the classroom at our premier preschool in Sacramento, CA. This is an incredible opportunity for an ambitious, experienced preschool teacher who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to delivering excellence in early childhood education.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee daily classroom operations and ensure full compliance with state licensing regulations.
• Design and implement thoughtful and intentional lessons that encourage student growth and development.
• Build meaningful relationships with families and create a welcoming school culture.
• Participate collaboratively and professionally with other teachers and staff.

What We’re Looking For

• 12 Core ECE Units in Early Childhood Education OR an awarded CDA in the appropriate age group.
• Infant and toddler teachers will be required to have 3 Infant Toddler ECE Units completed.
• A minimum of 6 months of teaching experience in a licensed preschool or early childhood center.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• The ability to often carry and lift 25 pounds or less and occasionally carry 25-50 pounds.

Why Join Merryhill Preschool?

• Part of the Spring Education Group, a leading provider of early childhood education.
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture.
• Career advancement opportunities across a nationwide network of schools.

Competitive pay, full benefits, and ongoing professional development opportunities available.

*This position is eligible for a signing bonus total $2,500, paid in installments as follows: $500 after 30 days of employment, $1,000 after 90 days of employment, and $1,000 after 6 months of employment. All bonus payments are subject to standard tax withholdings.

This is not a full job description; one is available upon request and will be provided if hired.

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.