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Preschool Teacher

Spring Education Group

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#Child Development#Curriculum Implementation#Early Childhood Education#Sensory Play#Licensing Standards#Motor Development#Classroom Organization#Toddler Care#Social-Emotional Learning
#Private Education
Full TimeOn Site0-2 yrs$20 - $23 / HOURPosted 13 hours ago

Location

Sacramento, California

Salary

$20 - $23 / HOUR

Quick overview

The Toddler Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing age-appropriate curricula focused on sensory, motor, and social-emotional development. They must maintain a safe, organized classroom and communicate daily progress to parents.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have 12 semester or 18 quarter units in Early Childhood Education. Experience working with toddlers in a licensed child care setting is preferred.

professional certificateClassroom ManagementParent CommunicationEarly Childhood EducationSocial-Emotional GrowthCurriculum PlanningResponsive CaregivingSensory ExplorationMotor Skill DevelopmentEarly Language DevelopmentChild Care Licensing Standards

Job description

Merryhill School is a multi-location school group with campuses in California, Colorado, Nevada, and Texas offering an outstanding private education to preschool, elementary, and middle school age students. Our preschools offer the perfect balance of learning and play, while our elementary and middle schools provide a challenging and robust curriculum, innovative instruction, and a vibrant school community. A career with Merryhill offers opportunities in education, summer camps, before and after school programs, and regional management with the support of our parent company, Spring Education Group.

What We Offer

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 partnerships

About the Role

As a Toddler Teacher at Merryhill School, you’ll play a central role in nurturing the growth, curiosity, and early development of our youngest learners. Toddlers thrive with structure, exploration, and warm, responsive caregiving—and your classroom will provide the secure, joyful spaces they need to build confidence and independence. You will also: 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 toddlers’ 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 What We’re Looking For 12 semester (or 18 quarter) units in Early Childhood Education, including coursework in child development, curriculum, and family/community Experience working with toddlers 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 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.

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Professional Development
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Sick Days
  • 401k Plan With Company Match
  • Tuition Discounts For Children

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Spring Education Group is a national network of independent schools serving students from preschool through 12th grade. We believe that students can achieve more than they imagine. Each Spring school offers a carefully designed program led by expert educators who cultivate...

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IndustryEducation Administration Programs
TypePrivately Held
Size1,001-5,000 employees
HQCampbell, California

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Market context

California preschool teachers remain in steady demand

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.

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$54,562 avg / yr

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Typical range: $40,955–$58,000 based on 300 active listings in California

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