Preschool Teacher

Preschool Teacher – 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 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.

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