Preschool Teacher

Job Type: Full-time, Monday – Friday 

$18.50 - $25.00 an hour 

8-hour shift

No nights

Monday to Friday

Weekends & Holidays off

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Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

• Professional development assistance

• Parental leave

• 401(k)

• Paid time off

• Employee discount

 

Full job description

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Join Our Team: Full-Time Preschool Teacher Positions Open!

Hours Between 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM 

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Do you have a passion for early childhood education and want to make a real difference in the lives of young children? Oak Tree Learning Center, an academic-focused preschool, is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Infant and Toddler Teachers to join our team at our D Street location!

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At Oak Tree, we're committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating learning environment where children can get ahead in school and in life. We're passionate about creating academically rich programs that foster children's intellectual development and nurture their social and emotional growth. Our inclusive programs are designed to address the persistent achievement and access gaps in education, particularly for Black, Latino, and economically challenged students. We're proud to be a reliable and affordable.

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Why Oak Tree?

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• Make a real impact: Help close the achievement gap and empower children from all backgrounds.

• Grow with us: Receive training in our Meaningful Assessment-ready Experiences (MAE) curriculum and advance your career.

• Excellent benefits: Competitive pay ($18.50 - $25.00/hour), 401(k), flexible scheduling, retirement plan, employee discounts, parental leave, and potential bonuses.

• Work-life balance: Enjoy 8-hour or 4-hour shifts, Monday-Friday. No nights or weekends!

• Supportive environment: Be part of a dedicated team committed to continuous improvement.

• Be a part of a team of thinkers, who are:

• Self-starters

• Flexible and understanding

• Constantly learning ways to provide effective teaching, curriculum, and assessment

• Supportive of colleagues, children, families and our surrounding communities

 

Responsibilities:

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• Provide a safe and nurturing environment for infants and toddlers.

• Implement our MAE for Pre-K curriculum, fostering children's intellectual, social, and emotional development through meaningful, hands-on practice.

• Teach social-emotional skills and encourage positive behaviors.

• Communicate effectively with parents and build strong partnerships through MAE connects Parents events and programming.

• Maintain a clean and organized classroom.

 

Qualifications:

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• Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent GED.

• Must hold a permit through California Teacher Credentialing

• 6+ months of experience in a licensed childcare center or similar setting is preferred.

• 16 hours of health and safety training is a plus.

• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain.

• Updated Mandated Reporter training and health records.

 

Career Growth:

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This is an excellent opportunity for both entry-level and mid-career professionals. Outstanding performance can lead to advancement to Lead Teacher, Assistant Director, or Director positions.

 

Apply:

If you are a team player who is passionate about early childhood education and dedicated to making a difference, we encourage you to apply!

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