Preschool Teacher

Since 1968, Action Day Schools have proven to be steadfast leaders in the Bay Area's childcare & private education industry. In 2025, Action Day Schools was nominated as one of the Best Places to Work in the Bay Area! We recognize the essential foundation of any school is its staff. We are proud of our heart-centered and committed teachers who provide each child with quality care rooted in enthusiasm for their individual growth and development. We are seeking professional, passionate, nurturing individuals to accommodate our thriving centers and uphold our reputation of excellence! Join our team as we continue to create excitement for learning in a fun and loving environment!

About the role

As a Preschool Teacher, you will guide children through our exciting, newly updated curriculum and exploratory play while role modeling a sound knowledge of child growth and development. Along with ensuring the highest quality of care, you will have the opportunity to establish strong classroom management skills, parent relations, and have a blast creating positive, memorable experiences with the children!

Responsibilities

• Guide children through curriculum and exploratory play
• Role model knowledge of child growth and development
• Ensure highest quality of care
• Establish strong classroom management skills
• Build parent relations
• Create positive, memorable experiences with children

Requirements

• 12 ECE Units required
• Experience with children preferred
• A love and passion for working with young children
• Excellent communication skills
• A reliable, can-do attitude with an eagerness to learn and grow

Professional Development Opportunities

• Hands-on training with a mentor-teacher, 1:1 coaching sessions, and team check-ins with the Leadership Team
• New Hire Welcome Workshop, Teacher In-Service Staff Development Days, CPR/First Aid certification course offerings & more
• Tuition loan payment plans available to help Team Support Teachers complete core Child Development courses and become teacher-qualified
• Staff Referral Bonus Programs
• Collaborate with creative team members to design the physical environment to meet the changing needs of young children
• Career Growth Programs and New Leader Training with opportunities for leadership roles as a Head or Master Teacher or School Administration
• A Leadership team of brilliant Program Directors dedicated to empowering teachers and creating a fun place to work that offers challenge, motivation, and career opportunities

Benefits

Benefits for full-time employees working 30+ hrs/wk include:

• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay- including a paid holiday closure in late December
• Medical, dental, and vision
• FSA
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Childcare/Private Education Tuition Discount

At Action Day Schools, it is our goal to enrich the lives of both you and your children!

Pay

$19.23–28/hr depending on individual experience, education, and position requirements.