Preschool Multi-Classroom Teacher: Lead Across Classrooms

AACTE; Walnut, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; 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 California is seeking a Preschool Multi-Classroom Teacher to support several preschool classrooms with purposeful play and developmentally appropriate activities. You will adapt to different classrooms and lead when needed to sustain routines and high-quality learning experiences.

You will collaborate with teachers and school leadership to achieve program goals, maintain safety, and foster a warm, engaging environment that promotes curiosity and confidence in young learners.

Qualifications

• 12 semester units or 18 quarter units in early childhood education, incl. coursework in child development, child/family/community, and curriculum.
• CDA credential preferred.
• Prior experience with preschool children in an educational setting preferred.

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 routines.
• Foster early literacy, language development, mathematical thinking, motor skills, and social-emotional growth.
• Create a warm, engaging classroom environment that encourages curiosity, independence, and confidence.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and school leadership to support program goals and instructional consistency.
• Assist with classroom management and provide positive, age-appropriate behavior guidance.
• Supervise students and ensure safety in classrooms, outdoor areas, and other school environments.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Classroom management

Patience

Adaptability

English language proficiency

Education

Early childhood education coursework (12 sem. units or 18 qtr.)

Bachelor's degree in Child Development

Child Development Associate (CDA) credential

Job description

Merryhill School in California is seeking a Preschool Multi-Classroom Teacher to support several preschool classrooms with purposeful play and developmentally appropriate activities. You will adapt to different classrooms and lead when needed to sustain routines and high-quality learning experiences.

You will collaborate with teachers and school leadership to achieve program goals, maintain safety, and foster a warm, engaging environment that promotes curiosity and confidence in young learners.