Preschool Teacher

Spring Education Group; California, San Francisco (MO, CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a passionate Preschool Teacher to create a nurturing and engaging environment for young learners. This role involves fostering curiosity and confidence in children while balancing traditional instruction with creative arts. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in early childhood education and a genuine love for working with children. Join a team that values innovative teaching methods and offers a supportive atmosphere, making a significant impact on the next generation's development.

Benefits

Health, vision, and dental benefits

401(k) benefits

Paid holidays

Paid sick days

Employee Referral Bonus

Student Tuition Discount

Qualifications

• Must have completed early childhood education units or a relevant degree.
• Prior teaching experience with young students is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe and engaging learning environment for children aged 3 to 5.
• Plan and implement curriculum while collaborating with faculty.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Patience

Compassion

Education

12 semesters or 18 quarters of early childhood education units

Bachelor’s degree in early child development

Job description

Stratford School (#2033), 2425 19th Avenue, San Francisco, California, United States of America Req #10188

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.

About the Role

As a Preschool Teacher at Stratford School, you will be responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for children aged 3 to 5. You will foster a warm and joyful atmosphere that encourages each child’s natural curiosity and helps build confidence in their unique abilities. By balancing traditional instruction in reading, writing, and math with art and music, the Stratford preschool curriculum teaches 21st-century skills such as communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and analysis.

What We Offer

• Pay range: $26.00 - $32.50
• Health, vision, and dental, 401(k) benefits
• Paid holidays and sick days
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Student Tuition Discount

You will also

• Plan, supervise, and implement curriculum
• Collaborate with other faculty and staff members
• Communicate daily with parents or guardians
• Maintain a well-organized and engaging classroom environment

What We Are Looking For

• Must have completed 12 semesters or 18 quarters of early childhood education units that should include courses that cover the general areas of early child development, child, family, and community, and program/curriculum, or a bachelor’s degree in early 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.