Preschool Teacher

Merryhill-School-8; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company match

Tuition discounts

Professional development

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Merryhill School in California is seeking a Preschool Teacher to create a safe, nurturing, and developmentally rich classroom for our youngest learners. You will foster curiosity, independence, and confidence through purposeful play and hands-on activities.

Responsibilities include planning age-appropriate curriculum, collaborating with staff and families, and maintaining positive communication while upholding health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Patience, compassion, and a love for working with young children
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Prior early childhood teaching experience preferred, with ability to support a learning environment

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and implement age-appropriate curriculum focused on early literacy, language development, math concepts, motor skills, and social-emotional growth
• Create a classroom culture that nurtures each child’s individuality while promoting curiosity and confidence
• Provide a structured yet playful environment through intentional, developmentally appropriate activities
• Collaborate with fellow educators and school leadership to align with program goals and best practices
• Maintain regular, positive communication with families through daily updates, reports, and conferences
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies, licensing regulations, and developmental standards

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Early teaching experience

Education

12 semester ECE units

Bachelor's degree in Child Development

CDA certification preferred

Job description

Preschool Teacher – Merryhill School

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays and sick days
• 401k plan with company match
• Tuition discounts for your children
• Professional development
• Education reimbursement and partnerships

About the Role

As an Preschool Teacher at Merryhill School, you will help lay the foundation for lifelong learning by creating a safe, nurturing, and developmentally rich environment for our youngest students. Whether working with infants, toddlers, or preschool-aged children, you will foster curiosity, independence, and confidence through purposeful play and hands-on learning. Your classroom will be a warm, joyful space where each child feels supported and celebrated.

You will also:

• Plan, supervise, and implement age-appropriate curriculum focused on early literacy, language development, math concepts, motor skills, and social-emotional growth
• Create a classroom culture that nurtures each child’s individuality while promoting curiosity and confidence
• Provide a structured yet playful environment through intentional, developmentally appropriate activities
• Collaborate with fellow educators and school leadership to align with program goals and best practices
• Maintain regular, positive communication with families through daily updates, reports, and conferences
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies, licensing regulations, and developmental standards

What We’re Looking For

• 12 semester (or 18 quarter) ECE units covering child development, child/family/community, and curriculum; or a bachelor’s degree in Child Development
• Child Development Associate Certification CDA) preferred
• Patience, compassion, and a genuine love for working with young children
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Prior early childhood teaching experience preferred
• Ability to support a safe, supportive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment