Preschool Teacher

Stratford School; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in private education is seeking a dedicated Preschool Teacher to foster a nurturing and safe learning environment for young children. This role involves implementing a creative curriculum that encourages curiosity and confidence in preschoolers. The ideal candidate will possess a strong educational background in early childhood education and demonstrate patience and compassion. Join a team that values innovative teaching methods and contributes to the development of future generations. If you are passionate about early childhood education and want to make a meaningful impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid sick days

Student Tuition Discount

Qualifications

• Educational background in early childhood education or child development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
• Plan and implement curriculum for reading, writing, and math.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Patience

Compassion

Education

12 semesters or 18 quarter units in early childhood education

Bachelor’s degree in child development

Job description

Stratford School (#2013), 870 North California Avenue, Palo Alto, California, United States of America Req #10228

Sunday, April 20, 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.

What We Offer

Pay range: $26.00-30.00 Per hour

Health, vision, and dental benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays and sick days

Student Tuition Discount

About the Role

As a Preschool Teacher at Stratford School, you're responsible for creating a safe and nurturing learning environment for children between the ages of 3 and 5. You will provide a warm, caring, joyful environment that encourages preschoolers’ natural curiosity and instills confidence in their innate abilities.

You will also…

• Plan, supervise and implement curriculum of reading, writing, and math
• 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

• Educational background with 12 semesters or 18 quarter early childhood education units shall include courses that cover the general areas of early child development, child, family, and community, and program/curriculum or a bachelor’s degree in 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.