Stratford School, part of Spring Education Group, is a leading independent WASC-accredited private school in California offering courses from preschool through 12 th  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.

Job Title: Pre-K Teacher Location: 645 14th Ave., San Francisco, CA 94118 Pay Range: $26.00 – $32.00/hour Employment Type: Full-Time Hiring Bonus: $1,750 (one-time bonus, conditions apply)

About the Role As a Pre-Kindergarten Teacher at Stratford School, you’ll play a vital role in preparing children aged 4 to 5 for the transition to kindergarten. You’ll lead a warm, engaging classroom where students feel safe, supported, and excited to learn. Stratford’s balanced curriculum blends academic readiness in literacy, math, and science with creative exploration through art, music, and specialty language instruction. Our Pre-K teachers nurture each child’s curiosity while supporting the development of essential 21st-century skills like collaboration, problem-solving, and communication.

This is a wonderful opportunity for enthusiastic, team-oriented educators who are passionate about early learning and looking to grow their careers in a supportive and professional environment.

What We Offer

$1,750 Hiring Bonus (paid after 90 days of employment)

Competitive Pay: $26.00 – $32.50/hour

Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and 401(k)

Work-Life Balance: Paid holidays, sick time, and a predictable weekday schedule

Stratford Tuition Discount for your child

Ongoing Professional Development and Training

Your Impact Lead a joyful, safe, and organized classroom for Pre-K students

Deliver engaging, age-appropriate curriculum focused on whole-child development

Foster social-emotional growth and independence in a nurturing environment

Collaborate with fellow teachers, assistants, and school leadership

Build strong, daily communication with families

Contribute to a positive, inclusive school community

What You Bring

12 semester or 18 quarter units in Early Childhood Education (including coursework in child development, child/family/community, and curriculum), or a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Development

A passion for early education, patience, and a joyful, compassionate teaching approach

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred: Previous teaching experience in preschool or early childhood setting

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.