Preschool Teacher: Nurture Curious Learners & Growth

Heritage Oak Private Education; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

401k with company match

Tuition discounts

Professional development

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Merryhill School in California seeks a Preschool Teacher to nurture early learners through structured play, language, and numeracy activities. You’ll create a warm, engaging classroom that supports curiosity, independence, and social development.

Collaborating with fellow educators and school leadership, you will implement age-appropriate curricula, document progress for families, and uphold licensing standards while fostering a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• 12 semester (or 18 quarter) units in Early Childhood Education.
• Experience working with children in a licensed child care setting preferred.
• Deep patience, nurturing instincts, and a genuine love for toddlers and early learning.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to connect with both children and families.
• Reliable, collaborative, and committed to high-quality care and education.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging, age-appropriate curriculum focused on sensory exploration, early language, gross and fine motor development, and social-emotional growth.
• Foster a consistent and comforting daily routine that supports childrens need for structure and security.
• Encourage independence through gentle guidance, responsive caregiving, and purposeful play.
• Collaborate with fellow early childhood educators and school leadership to ensure alignment in instructional practices and care standards.
• Communicate daily with parents through verbal updates, digital reports, and informal check-ins.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment aligned with licensing standards and school policies.

Skills

Experience with children

Patience

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

ECE units (12 semester / 18 quarter)

Job description

Merryhill School in California seeks a Preschool Teacher to nurture early learners through structured play, language, and numeracy activities. You’ll create a warm, engaging classroom that supports curiosity, independence, and social development.

Collaborating with fellow educators and school leadership, you will implement age-appropriate curricula, document progress for families, and uphold licensing standards while fostering a safe, inclusive learning environment.