Preschool Teacher – Pre-K Classroom – 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 a Pre-K 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