Preschool Multi-Classroom Teacher
About The Position
As a Preschool Multi-Classroom Teacher at Merryhill School, you will help create a safe, nurturing, and developmentally rich environment for young students. The position works across multiple preschool classrooms, supporting teachers and engaging students through purposeful play, hands-on learning, and developmentally appropriate activities. The teacher provides continuity and stability throughout the school by adapting to different classrooms and age groups. When a classroom has a vacancy or a teacher is unavailable, the teacher may step into a lead teaching role to maintain established routines and provide a consistent, high-quality learning experience.
Requirements
- 12 semester units or 18 quarter units in early childhood education, including coursework in child development, child/family/community, and curriculum; or a bachelor’s degree in Child Development.
- Ability to work effectively across multiple classrooms, age groups, and instructional environments.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and classroom-management skills.
- Patience, adaptability, compassion, and enthusiasm for working with young children.
- Ability to support a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of working with young children, including sitting on the floor, bending, lifting, and participating in active play.
- Ability to successfully complete all required background-check and state-licensing requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
- Prior experience working with preschool-aged children in an educational setting.
Responsibilities
- Support multiple preschool classrooms based on daily staffing and program needs.
- Implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and learning activities.
- Step into a lead teaching role when needed to maintain continuity of instruction and classroom routines.
- Foster students’ early literacy, language development, mathematical thinking, motor skills, and social-emotional growth.
- Create a warm and engaging classroom environment that encourages curiosity, independence, and confidence.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers and school leadership to support program goals and instructional consistency.
- Assist with classroom management and provide positive, age-appropriate behavior guidance.
- Supervise students and ensure their safety in classrooms, outdoor areas, and other school environments.
- Maintain clean, organized, and engaging learning spaces.
- Communicate positively and professionally with families, colleagues, and school leadership.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety policies, licensing requirements, and developmental standards.
- Participate in staff meetings, school events, and professional-development opportunities.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid holidays and sick days.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Tuition discounts for your children.
- Professional development.
- Education reimbursement and partnerships.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
