Spring Education Group
Location
San Jose, California
Salary
$28 - $30 / HOUR
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
Salary benchmark
$56,138 avg / yr
Typical range: $41,600–$60,060 based on 300 active listings in California
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