Spring Education Group·Elk Grove, California
Design and implement age-appropriate activities to promote cognitive, social, and emotional growth in children. Foster a secure classroom routine and build positive partnerships with families through ongoing communication.
Spring Education Group’s Early Childhood Education Division includes nearly 150 schools offering services from infant care through Pre-K/K programs, as well as summer camp and after-school programs.
Our locations span a nationwide geographic footprint and a diverse array of pedagogical approaches — including our proprietary Links to Learning curriculum that draws from the collective expertise of renowned early-age educators such as Dewey, Piaget and Vygotsky; Montessori schools that embrace both accredited Montessori methods – AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) and AMS (American Montessori Society); and progressive language immersion programs in Mandarin and Spanish.
Merryhill Preschool is seeking qualified Child Care Teachers to support our Infant, Toddler, and Preschool programs.
We are looking for energetic and dedicated individuals who want to make a lasting difference in the lives of children every day.
At Merryhill Preschool, we inspire lifelong learners by providing engaging educational experiences and a nurturing environment where children thrive.
As a teacher, you’ll have the opportunity to: Design and implement interactive, age-appropriate activities that promote cognitive, social, and emotional growth.
Foster a warm and consistent classroom routine that helps toddlers feel secure and confident.
Build positive partnerships with families through open, ongoing communication.
Work collaboratively with co-teachers and school leaders to ensure an exceptional learning experience.
Must be at least 18 years old and have one of the following: Completed 12 Core ECE Units in Early Childhood Education, including 3 Infant/Toddler units. an awarded CDA in Infant Toddler or Preschool 6 months of teaching experience in a licensed preschool or early childhood center. A nurturing personality with patience, flexibility, and a genuine love for working with babies. Authorization to work in the United States Why Join Merryhill Preschool We are more than just a school - we are a community! Our goal is to uplift each other, work together, and uphold our guiding educational philosophy, providing the perfect balance of learning and play. In addition to a rewarding career where you help shape children’s futures, we offer: Competitive pay and benefits package. Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development. Supportive team culture built on collaboration and respect. A chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families. If you’re ready to make an impact and grow your career in early childhood education, and to help us continue developing the best schools and educators in America—apply today! To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.
Market context
In California, preschool teacher roles are commonly sought by early learning programs serving working families, and employers often look for candidates with the required ECE units plus strong communication and child-centered experience. These positions can be competitive because schedules, classroom support, and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and holiday pay vary by site. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page against the original posting, then confirm your ECE units and prepare examples of your work with young children before applying.