Preschool Teacher

Spring Education Group; California, Palo Alto (MO, CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education seeks a Preschool Floater Teacher to support classroom activities and assist teachers. This role is ideal for individuals eager to gain valuable experience in a dynamic educational environment. You'll work closely with young children, fostering their growth and development while collaborating with a dedicated team. The position offers a unique opportunity to step in and lead classes when needed, making it perfect for those passionate about early childhood education. Join a forward-thinking institution that values creativity and innovation in teaching!

Benefits

Health, vision, and dental benefits

401(k) plan

Employee Referral Bonus

Student Tuition Discount

Qualifications

• Must have early childhood education units covering child growth and development.
• Prior teaching experience with young students is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist classroom teachers in supervision.
• Collaborate with faculty and manage classroom behavior.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Patience

Compassion

Education

12 semester or 18 quarter early childhood units

Bachelor of Child Development

Job description

Stratford School (#2013), 870 North California Avenue, Palo Alto, California, United States of America Req #9571

Friday, February 28, 2025

Stratford School, part of Spring Education Group, is a leading independent WASC-accredited private school in California offering courses from preschool through 12th grade with a vision of creating a unique, multi-dimensional educational foundation for children. At Stratford School, we understand every child has his or her own interests and passions and contributes in their own way. Our proven program includes our STEAM-based curriculum that was recognized by the White House as a leader in early childhood STEAM education, and we are also the first California school to earn the Carnegie Science Seal of Excellence for STEM.

Do you enjoy working with a variety of students and supporting different classroom environments?

What We Offer

• Pay range: $26.00-$30.00
• Health, vision, and dental benefits
• 401(k) plan
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Student Tuition Discount

About the Role

This Preschool Floater Teacher position plays a critical role at Stratford School. You will have the opportunity to work with a variety of Preschool students while supporting and assisting classroom teachers in supervision, or providing other campus assistance as needed. If there is a vacancy in a classroom, you may have the opportunity to step in and lead the class. This is a perfect role for someone looking to gain school and classroom experience!

• Collaborate with other faculty and staff members
• Assist in classroom management and behavior
• Provide support in the classroom or office as needed

What We Are Looking For

• 12 semester or 18 quarter early childhood units shall include courses that cover the general areas of child growth and development, child, family, and community, and program/curriculum or a Bachelors of Child Development
• Patience, compassion, and a genuine love for working with young children.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Prior teaching experience with young students is preferred

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.