Preschool Teacher - Ignite Young Minds in Nurturing Classroom

Merryhill School; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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....

Job summary

Merryhill School is seeking a Preschool Teacher to lay the foundation for lifelong learning in a nurturing and developmentally rich environment. The role focuses on infants to preschool-aged children, fostering curiosity, independence, and confidence through purposeful play.

Responsibilities include planning age-appropriate curricula, collaborating with educators and families, and maintaining a safe classroom aligned with program goals and standards.

Qualifications

• 12 semester (or 18 quarter) ECE units or a bachelor’s degree in Child Development.
• Child Development Associate Certification (CDA) preferred.

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

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Teaching experience

Education

12 semester ECE units

Bachelor’s degree in Child Development

Job description

Merryhill School is seeking a Preschool Teacher to lay the foundation for lifelong learning in a nurturing and developmentally rich environment. The role focuses on infants to preschool-aged children, fostering curiosity, independence, and confidence through purposeful play.

Responsibilities include planning age-appropriate curricula, collaborating with educators and families, and maintaining a safe classroom aligned with program goals and standards.