Child Care Center Teacher - Preschool (2 - 5 years of age)

Menlo School • Atherton, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Menlo School Child Care Center serves the children of Menlo School employees, from infancy to age 5. A caring and experienced staff offers a play-based curriculum in a vibrant facility on our beautiful School campus. We are seeking a warm, collaborative teacher to work in our Child Care Center. Our Center has small ratios in a 10-month program (August-June). Our hours of operation are 7:30 am to 4:30 pm. This is a non-exempt role, starting in August 2026 with the new school year. Our philosophy focuses on the whole-child approach, in which we help develop the cognitive, physical, emotional, social, and language skills of each child in a play-based environment. We see each child as an individual and strive to enable each to reach their full potential. Our teachers create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn. They partner with and communicate with parents, sharing a desire to provide the best care and education for their children, and cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners.

Requirements

• A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day.
• A minimum of 3 years of directly related experience.
• A minimum of 24 ECE units, which must include an infant/toddler development class.
• CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Completed Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training.
• Ability to build relationships with families and coworkers and create a collaborative environment where play and learning happen.
• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multitask and manage multiple situations effectively.
• Must be physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors.
• Must be able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.
• Partner with and communicate with parents, sharing a desire to provide the best care and education for their children.
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners.

Benefits

• An exceptional work environment and caring community
• Highly competitive salary
• A comprehensive benefits package, including generous contributions to a retirement plan for eligible employees and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree