Preschool Teacher

Company: Stratford School
Location: San Jose
Posted on: July 4, 2025

Job Description:

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. What We Offer Pay range: $25.00-$30.00 Location: 6670 San Anselmo Way, San Jose CA 95119 Health, vision, and dental benefits 401(k) plan Paid holidays and sick days Sign On Bonus $1500 Employee Referral Bonus Student Tuition Discount About the Role As a Preschool teacher at Stratford School, you're responsible for creating a safe and nurturing learning environment for children between the ages of 3 and 5. 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 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 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 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.

Keywords: Stratford School, Novato , Preschool Teacher, Education / Teaching , San Jose, California