Preschool Teacher

Oakland Montessori School; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Competitive Compensations

Career Advancement Opportunities

Great Work Environment

Job summary

Oakland Montessori School in Oakland, CA is seeking an energetic Preschool Teacher to lead a class through the school year, assess developmental stages, and design instruction to meet each child’s needs. You will foster creativity, problem-solving, and a warm learning environment.

The role requires strong communication with families and staff, adherence to health and safety guidelines, and use of diverse teaching methods to support early childhood growth.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of child development principles and best practices in education and classroom management.
• State early childhood certification.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of classroom health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and ability to closely adhere to them.
• Problem-solving and mediation skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and follow a curriculum
• Assist children with developing social and emotional skills
• Use a range of instructional methods and learning techniques
• Communicate with parents and other school personnel
• Assess student's skills and performance to ensure they are meeting developmental milestones

Skills

Child development

Classroom management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Mediation

Education

State early childhood certification

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensations
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Great Work Environment

Job Summary

We are seeking an energetic and experienced Preschool Teacher to join our team! You will be leading a class of students through the school year, assessing their current developmental stages and designing instruction to meet students’ collective and individual needs. You are passionate about learning and helping students reach their potential. With strong creative and problem-solving skills, you love connecting with individual students and creating an engaging classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and follow a curriculum
• Assist children with developing social and emotional skills
• Use a range of instructional methods and learning techniques
• Communicate with parents and other school personnel
• Assess student's skills and performance to ensure they are meeting developmental milestones

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of child development principles and best practices in education and classroom management
• state early childhood certification
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of classroom health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and ability to closely adhere to the guidelines
• Problem-solving and mediation skills