Preschool Teacher: Build Curious Learners Through Play

Heritage Oak Private Education; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Paid holidays & sick days

401(k) with company match

Tuition discounts

Professional development

Education reimbursement & partnerships

Job summary

Merryhill School, part of Spring Education Group, seeks a Preschool Teacher to foster a safe, nurturing environment for infants through preschoolers, encouraging curiosity, independence, and confidence through purposeful play and hands-on learning.

You will plan age-appropriate curricula, collaborate with fellow educators, and maintain strong family communication while upholding health and safety standards in a developmentally rich setting.

Qualifications

• 12 semester ECE units or a bachelor’s degree in Child Development required.
• CDA certification preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; patient and caring.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement age-appropriate curriculum focusing on early literacy, language, math concepts, motor skills, and social-emotional growth.
• Create a classroom culture that nurtures individuality while promoting curiosity and confidence.
• Provide a structured yet playful environment through intentional activities.
• Collaborate with educators and school leadership to align with program goals.
• Maintain regular communication with families through daily updates, reports, and conferences.
• Ensure health and safety policies and licensing regulations are followed.

Skills

Patience and compassion

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Early childhood teaching experience

Education

12 semester ECE units or BA in Child Development

CDA certification preferred

Job description

Merryhill School, part of Spring Education Group, seeks a Preschool Teacher to foster a safe, nurturing environment for infants through preschoolers, encouraging curiosity, independence, and confidence through purposeful play and hands-on learning.

You will plan age-appropriate curricula, collaborate with fellow educators, and maintain strong family communication while upholding health and safety standards in a developmentally rich setting.