Preschool Teacher, Elk Grove

Preschool Teacher

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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

Pay: $20-22 an hour
Health, vision, and dental benefits
401(k) plan
Employee Referral Bonus
Student Tuition Discount

About the Role

As a teacher in our early childhood education program-whether working with infants, toddlers, or preschool-aged children-you will help provide a foundation for lifelong learning.

As Preschool Teacher at Merryhill School, you're responsible for creating a safe and nurturing learning environment for children. You will provide a warm, caring, joyful environment that encourages preschoolers' natural curiosity and instills confidence in their innate abilities.

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, independence, and confidence
Provide a structured yet playful environment through hands-on learning and purposeful play
Collaborate with fellow early childhood educators and school leadership to ensure alignment with program goals and best practices
Maintain regular, positive communication with parents and guardians through daily reports, classroom updates, and conferences
Ensure compliance with health and safety policies, licensing regulations, and developmental standards

What We Are Looking For

Educational background with 12 semesters or 18 quarter early childhood education units shall include courses that cover the general areas of early child development, child, family, and community, and program/curriculum, or a bachelor's degree in child development
Patience, compassion, and a genuine love for working with young children.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Prior teaching experience with young students is preferred

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Location:: Elk Grove
Job Type:: PartTime

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