Preschool Teacher: Nurture Curious, Confident Learners

Heritage Oak Private Education; Sacramento, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; 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 partnersh

Job summary

Merryhill School is seeking a Preschool Teacher to nurture growth, curiosity, and early development in our youngest learners. You will create engaging, age-appropriate curriculum and provide warm, responsive caregiving in a structured classroom environment.

You will collaborate with fellow educators, communicate with parents, and ensure safety and licensing standards are met while fostering independence and confidence in the children.

Qualifications

• 12 semester units in Early Childhood Education, including child development and curriculum
• Experience in licensed child care setting preferred
• Patience, nurturing instincts, love for toddlers and early learning

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement age-appropriate curriculum focused on sensory exploration, language, and motor development
• Foster a consistent daily routine that supports structure and security
• Encourage independence through guided play and responsive caregiving
• Collaborate with fellow educators and school leadership to ensure alignment in practices
• Communicate daily with parents via verbal updates, digital reports, and check-ins
• Maintain a clean, safe classroom aligned with licensing standards

Skills

Communication

Patience

Team collaboration

Education

Early Childhood Education coursework

Job description

Merryhill School is seeking a Preschool Teacher to nurture growth, curiosity, and early development in our youngest learners. You will create engaging, age-appropriate curriculum and provide warm, responsive caregiving in a structured classroom environment.

You will collaborate with fellow educators, communicate with parents, and ensure safety and licensing standards are met while fostering independence and confidence in the children.