Preschool Multi-Classroom Lead Teacher

Merryhill School; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; 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 partnersh­

Job summary

Merryhill School in Elk Grove, California, is hiring a Preschool Multi-Classroom Teacher to support multiple preschool classrooms with developmentally appropriate activities and teaching across age groups.

You will help create a safe, nurturing learning environment, stepping into lead teaching roles to maintain continuity, and you will collaborate with teachers and leadership to meet program goals and standards.

Qualifications

• 12 semester units or 18 quarter units in early childhood education, including coursework in child development, child/family/community, and curriculum; or a bachelor's degree in Child Development
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential preferred
• Prior experience with preschool-aged children is preferred
• Ability to work across multiple classrooms and age groups
• Strong communication, collaboration, and classroom-management skills
• Patience, adaptability, compassion, and enthusiasm for working with young children
• Ability to meet physical demands of working with young children, including floor activities and active play

Responsibilities

• Support multiple preschool classrooms based on daily staffing and program needs
• Implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and learning activities
• Step into a lead teaching role when needed to maintain continuity of instruction and classroom routines
• Foster early literacy, language development, mathematical thinking, motor skills, and social-emotional growth
• Create a warm and engaging classroom environment that encourages curiosity, independence, and confidence
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and school leadership to support program goals
• Maintain clean, organized, and engaging learning spaces
• Communicate positively and professionally with families and colleagues
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies and licensing requirements
• Participate in staff meetings and professional development opportunities

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Classroom management

Patience

Adaptability

Compassion

Enthusiasm

Education

12+ semester units in ECE or Bachelor's in Child Development

CDA credential preferred

Job description

Merryhill School in Elk Grove, California, is hiring a Preschool Multi-Classroom Teacher to support multiple preschool classrooms with developmentally appropriate activities and teaching across age groups.

You will help create a safe, nurturing learning environment, stepping into lead teaching roles to maintain continuity, and you will collaborate with teachers and leadership to meet program goals and standards.