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Preschool Teacher

Spring Education Group

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#Child Development#Social-Emotional Growth#Early Childhood Education#Classroom Culture#Preschool#CDA#ECE Units#Licensing Regulations#Early Literacy
#Child Development Associate Certification
Full TimeOn Site0-2 yrs$28 - $30 / HOURPosted 17 hours ago

Location

San Jose, California

Salary

$28 - $30 / HOUR

Quick overview

The Preschool Teacher is responsible for implementing age-appropriate curricula and creating a nurturing environment for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. They must maintain positive communication with families and ensure compliance with health, safety, and licensing regulations.

Requirements summary

Candidates need 12 ECE units or a bachelor's degree in Child Development, with a CDA certification preferred. Prior early childhood teaching experience and strong interpersonal skills are also desired.

bachelor degreeprofessional certificateFamily CommunicationClassroom ManagementChild DevelopmentMotor Skills DevelopmentSocial-Emotional GrowthCurriculum PlanningLanguage DevelopmentHealth And Safety ComplianceMath ConceptsEarly Literacy

Job description

Spring Education Group is a multi-brand education network of superior private school institutions spanning infant care through high school. The network (currently composed of approximately 220 schools) brings together some of the best private school programs in the country, with proven track records educating children through unique and carefully crafted curricula. Preschool Teacher – Merryhill School

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 an Preschool Teacher at Merryhill School, you will help lay the foundation for lifelong learning by creating a safe, nurturing, and developmentally rich environment for our youngest students. Whether working with infants, toddlers, or preschool-aged children, you will foster curiosity, independence, and confidence through purposeful play and hands-on learning. Your classroom will be a warm, joyful space where each child feels supported and celebrated.

You will also

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

  • What We’re Looking For 12 semester (or 18 quarter) ECE units covering child development, child/family/community, and curriculum; or a bachelor’s degree in Child Development Child Development Associate Certification CDA) preferred Patience, compassion, and a genuine love for working with young children Strong communication and interpersonal skills Prior early childhood teaching experience preferred Ability to support a safe, supportive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment 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.

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

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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  • 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

    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.

    Salary benchmark

    $56,138 avg / yr

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    Typical range: $41,600–$60,060 based on 300 active listings in California

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