Spring Education Group·Milpitas, California
The Preschool Teacher will create a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment while implementing a STEAM-based curriculum for children ages 3 to 5. Responsibilities include planning daily lessons, collaborating with faculty, and maintaining consistent communication with parents.
Stratford School, part of Spring Education Group, is a leading independent WASC-accredited private school in California offering courses from preschool through 12th grade with a vision of creating a unique, multi-dimensional educational foundation for children. At Stratford School, we understand every child has his or her own interests and passions and contributes in their own way. Our proven program includes our STEAM-based curriculum that was recognized by the White House as a leader in early childhood STEAM education, and we are also the first California school to earn the Carnegie Science Seal of Excellence for STEM.
Pay range: $27.00 - $30.00 Location: 125 North Milpitas Boulevard Milpitas, CA 95035 Health, vision, and dental benefits 401(k) plan Paid holidays and sick days Employee Referral Bonus Student Tuition Discount
As a Preschool Teacher at Stratford School, you will create a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for children ages 3 to 5. You will foster curiosity, build confidence, and support each child’s development through thoughtful, structured instruction. Teachers design and implement lesson plans using a provided curriculum as a guide, delivering a well-organized and enriching classroom experience. Must be willing to work till 6pm, and help children with pull-ups and potty training. You will also…
Plan, supervise and implement curriculum of reading, writing, and math Collaborate with other faculty and staff members Communicate daily with parents or guardians Maintain a well-organized and engaging classroom environment Performs other related duties as assigned What We Are Looking For 12 completed ECE semester units (or 18 quarter units), including coursework in: Child Growth and Development Child, Family, and Community Program/Curriculum OR a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development Prior experience in a preschool setting Strong communication and collaboration skills Professional, dependable, and flexible Passion for working with young children 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.
Candidates must have 12 completed ECE semester units or a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development. Prior experience in a preschool setting and the ability to perform physical tasks like lifting and floor-level interaction are required.
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.