Preschool Teacher

Stratford School; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Stratford School is seeking a Preschool Teacher to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for children ages 3 to 5. You will design and deliver organized, teacher-guided lessons using a provided curriculum, fostering curiosity and confidence.

You will plan and implement reading, writing, and math activities, collaborate with colleagues, and communicate daily with families. A professional, dependable attitude and a passion for early childhood education are essential.

Qualifications

• 12+ ECE semester units (or 18 quarter units) including coursework in Child Growth and Development, Child, Family, and Community, or a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development.
• Prior experience in a preschool setting is required.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; professional, dependable, and flexible; passion for working with young children.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Professionalism

Flexibility

Passion for children

Education

12+ ECE sem. units (18 q)

Child Growth & Development

Program/Curriculum OR BA in Child Development

Job description

Location: 4576 Willow Road Pleasanton, CA 94588
Hourly Pay Range: $27.00 - $30.00
Status: Full-Time, Monday–Friday 8:00am - 6:00pm

About the Role

As a Preschool Teacher at Stratford School, you will create a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for children ages 3 to 5. You will foster curiosity, build confidence, and support each child’s development through thoughtful, structured instruction.

Teachers design and implement lesson plans using a provided curriculum as a guide, delivering a well-organized and enriching classroom experience.

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

• Performs other related duties as assigned

What We Are Looking For

• 12 completed ECE semester units (or 18 quarter units), including coursework in:

  • Child Growth and Development

  • Child, Family, and Community

  • Program/Curriculum OR a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development

• Prior experience in a preschool setting

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• Professional, dependable, and flexible

• Passion for working with young children