Preschool Teacher

Action Day Schools; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Action Day Schools is seeking passionate Preschool Teachers for multiple positions across the Bay Area. As a teacher, you'll guide children in a nurturing environment while managing classrooms and engaging with parents. Join a dedicated team that emphasizes career growth, professional development, and nurturing children's learning in a fun setting.

Benefits

Hands-on training with a mentor-teacher

New Hire Welcome Workshop

Tuition loan payment plans

Staff Referral Bonus Programs

Career Growth Programs

Qualifications

• 12 ECE Units required for the role.
• Experience with children preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A reliable, can-do attitude with an eagerness to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Guide children through our updated curriculum and exploratory play.
• Ensure the highest quality of care and establish classroom management skills.
• Create positive, memorable experiences with the children.

Skills

Communication

Passion for working with children

Reliable attitude

Education

12 ECE Units

Job description

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Base pay range

$40,000.00/yr - $58,240.00/yr

Since 1968, Action Day Schools have proven to be steadfast leaders in the Bay Area's childcare & private education industry. In 2024, Action Day Schools was voted one of the Best Places to Work in the Bay Area! We recognize the essential foundation of any school is its staff. We are proud of our heart-centered and committed teachers who provide each child with quality care rooted in enthusiasm for their individual growth and development. We are seeking professional, passionate, nurturing individuals to accommodate our thriving centers and uphold our reputation of excellence! Join our team as we continue to create excitement for learning in a fun and loving environment!!

We are hiring for multiple Preschool Teacher Positions within our 11 Bay Area Locations!

As a Preschool Teacher, you will guide children through our exciting, newly updated curriculum and exploratory play while role modeling a sound knowledge of child growth and development. Along with ensuring the highest quality of care, you will have the opportunity to establish strong classroom management skills, parent relations, and have a blast creating positive, memorable experiences with the children!

Compensation: $19.23- 28/hr. depending on individual experience, education and position requirements.

Professional Development Opportunities For Teachers at Action Day Schools:

• Hands- on training with a mentor-teacher, 1:1 coaching sessions, and team check-ins with the Leadership Team
• New Hire Welcome Workshop, Teacher In-Service Staff Development Days, CPR/First Aid certification course offerings & more
• Tuition loan payment plans available to help Team Support Teachers complete the core Child Development courses and become teacher-qualified.
• Staff Referral Bonus Programs
• The ability to collaborate with creative team members to design the physical environment to meet the changing needs of young children
• Career Growth Programs and New Leader Training with opportunities for leadership roles as a Head or Master Teacher or School Administration
• A Leadership team of brilliant Program Directors dedicated to empowering teachers and creating a fun place to work that offers challenge, motivation, and career opportunities

Since 1968, Action Day Schools have proven to be steadfast leaders in the Bay Area's childcare & private education industry. In 2024, Action Day Schools was voted one of the Best Places to Work in the Bay Area! We recognize the essential foundation of any school is its staff. We are proud of our heart-centered and committed teachers who provide each child with quality care rooted in enthusiasm for their individual growth and development. We are seeking professional, passionate, nurturing individuals to accommodate our thriving centers and uphold our reputation of excellence! Join our team as we continue to create excitement for learning in a fun and loving environment!!

We are hiring for multiple Preschool Teacher Positions within our 11 Bay Area Locations!

As a Preschool Teacher, you will guide children through our exciting, newly updated curriculum and exploratory play while role modeling a sound knowledge of child growth and development. Along with ensuring the highest quality of care, you will have the opportunity to establish strong classroom management skills, parent relations, and have a blast creating positive, memorable experiences with the children!

Compensation: $19.23- 28/hr. depending on individual experience, education and position requirements.

Professional Development Opportunities For Teachers at Action Day Schools:

• Hands- on training with a mentor-teacher, 1:1 coaching sessions, and team check-ins with the Leadership Team
• New Hire Welcome Workshop, Teacher In-Service Staff Development Days, CPR/First Aid certification course offerings & more
• Tuition loan payment plans available to help Team Support Teachers complete the core Child Development courses and become teacher-qualified.
• Staff Referral Bonus Programs
• The ability to collaborate with creative team members to design the physical environment to meet the changing needs of young children
• Career Growth Programs and New Leader Training with opportunities for leadership roles as a Head or Master Teacher or School Administration
• A Leadership team of brilliant Program Directors dedicated to empowering teachers and creating a fun place to work that offers challenge, motivation, and career opportunities

Requirements

• 12 ECE Units required
• Experience with children preferred
• A love and passion for working with young children
• Excellent communication skills
• A reliable, can-do attitude with an eagerness to learn and grow!

Benefits

Benefits for full-time employees working 30+hrs/wk include:

• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay- including a paid holiday closure in late December!
• Medical, dental, and vision
• FSA
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Childcare/Private Education Tuition Discount Benefits-- At Action Day Schools, it is our goal to enrich the lives of both you and your children!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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