Preschool Lead Teacher - 2-3 Year Old Classroom

Merryhill-School-8; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays and sick days

401k plan with company match

Tuition discounts for your children

Professional development

Education reimbursement and ongoing/p

Job summary

Merryhill School is seeking a Preschool Lead Teacher for a 2-3 year old classroom in our Sacramento area location. You will create a safe, nurturing space that supports curiosity and confidence through purposeful play and hands-on learning.

Responsibilities include curriculum planning for early literacy and developmental milestones, collaboration with fellow educators, and regular family communication. A strong background in early childhood education and patience with young children are

Qualifications

• Plan and implement age-appropriate curriculum for 2-3 year olds.
• Foster language development, literacy, math concepts, motor skills, and social-emotional growth.
• Create a nurturing, developmentally appropriate classroom culture.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and implement age-appropriate curriculum.
• Create a classroom culture that nurtures individuality and curiosity.
• Provide structured yet playful activities.
• Collaborate with educators and leadership to align with goals.
• Maintain regular communication with families through updates and conferences.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, licensing and standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Patience & compassion

Team collaboration

Ability to engage young children

Education

ECE units or Child Development degree

CDA preferred

Job description

Preschool Lead Teacher - 2-3 Year Old Classroom – Merryhill School

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays and sick days
• 401k plan with company match
• Tuition discounts for your children
• Professional development
• Education reimbursement and partnerships

About the Role
As a Preschool LeadTeacher at Merryhill School, you will help lay the foundation for lifelong learning by creating a safe, nurturing, and developmentally rich environment for our youngest students. Whether working with infants, toddlers, or preschool-aged children, you will foster curiosity, independence, and confidence through purposeful play and hands-on learning. Your classroom will be a warm, joyful space where each child feels supported and celebrated.

You will also:

• Plan, supervise, and implement age-appropriate curriculum focused on early literacy, language development, math concepts, motor skills, and social-emotional growth
• Create a classroom culture that nurtures each child’s individuality while promoting curiosity and confidence
• Provide a structured yet playful environment through intentional, developmentally appropriate activities
• Collaborate with fellow educators and school leadership to align with program goals and best practices
• Maintain regular, positive communication with families through daily updates, reports, and conferences
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies, licensing regulations, and developmental standards

What We’re Looking For

• 12 semester (or 18 quarter) ECE units covering child development, child/family/community, and curriculum; or a bachelor’s degree in Child Development
• Child Development Associate Certification CDA) preferred
• Patience, compassion, and a genuine love for working with young children
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Prior early childhood teaching experience preferred
• Ability to support a safe, supportive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment