Lead Pre-K Teacher

What We Offer

• Pay: $23-26 an hour

• Health, vision, and dental benefits

• 401(k) plan

• Employee Referral Bonus

• Student Tuition Discount
  

About the Role

As a Preschool Lead 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