Preschool Multi-Classroom Lead Teacher

Merryhill-School-8; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays and sick days

401k with company match

Tuition discounts for your children

Professional development

Education reimbursement and partnersh­

Job summary

Merryhill School in California is seeking a Preschool Multi-Classroom Teacher to join our early learning team. This role supports multiple classrooms, delivering developmentally appropriate activities and collaborating with teachers and leadership to ensure consistent, high-quality instruction.

You will foster early literacy, language development, math readiness, motor skills, and social-emotional growth while maintaining a warm, engaging classroom and communicating with families about progress

Qualifications

• 12 semester units or 18 quarter units in early childhood education or a BA in Child Development.
• CDA credential preferred.
• Experience with preschool-aged children in an educational setting preferred.
• Ability to work across multiple classrooms and age groups.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and classroom-management skills.
• Patience, adaptability, compassion, and enthusiasm for young children.
• Ability to support a safe, nurturing learning environment.
• Ability to meet physical demands and complete background-check/licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple preschool classrooms based on staffing and program needs.
• Implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities.
• Step into lead teaching role when needed to maintain continuity.
• Foster early literacy, language development, mathematical thinking, motor skills, and social-emotional growth.
• Create a warm, engaging classroom environment encouraging curiosity, independence, and confidence.
• Collaborate with teachers and leadership to support program goals and instructional consistency.
• Assist with classroom management and provide positive behavior guidance.
• Supervise students and ensure safety in classrooms and outdoor areas.
• Maintain clean, organized learning spaces.
• Communicate positively with families, colleagues, and leadership.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety policies and licensing requirements.
• Participate in staff meetings and professional-development opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Classroom management

Collaboration

Patience

Adaptability

Preschool experience

Safety awareness

Education

Early childhood units or BA in Child Development

CDA credential preferred

Job description

Merryhill School in California is seeking a Preschool Multi-Classroom Teacher to join our early learning team. This role supports multiple classrooms, delivering developmentally appropriate activities and collaborating with teachers and leadership to ensure consistent, high-quality instruction.

You will foster early literacy, language development, math readiness, motor skills, and social-emotional growth while maintaining a warm, engaging classroom and communicating with families about progress