Nurturing Early Preschool Teacher — Growth & Play

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays and 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 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 individual needs are met with care.

Using our provided curriculum as a guide, you'll design balanced lesson plans that mix intentional learning activities with open play, while collaborating with school staff and parents daily.

Qualifications

• 12 completed ECE semester units (or 18 quarter units)
• Coursework in Child Growth and Development
• Coursework in Child, Family, and Community
• Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development

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, and love for trẻ

Strong communication and interpersonal

Prior teaching experience with presch

Education

ECE sem. units (12)

Bachelor’s in Child Development

Job description

Stratford School in San Jose, CA is seeking an Early Preschool Teacher to create a safe, warm 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 individual needs are met with care.

Using our provided curriculum as a guide, you'll design balanced lesson plans that mix intentional learning activities with open play, while collaborating with school staff and parents daily.