<p>Stratford School - Preschool Teacher</p> <p>Location: 2425 19th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94116</p> <p>Pay Range: $26.00 - $32.50/hour</p> <p>Employment Type: Full-Time</p> <p>Hiring Bonus: $2,000 (one-time bonus, conditions apply)</p> <p>About the Role</p> <p>As a Preschool Teacher at Stratford School, you'll help build the foundation for lifelong learning in children aged 3 to 5. You'll lead a warm, engaging classroom where students feel safe, supported, and excited to grow. Stratford's balanced curriculum blends academic readiness in literacy, math, and science with creative exploration through art, music, and specialty language instruction. Our preschool teachers nurture each child's curiosity while teaching vital 21st-century skills like collaboration, problem-solving, and communication. This is a great opportunity for educators who are enthusiastic, team-oriented, and eager to grow their careers in a supportive and professional environment.</p> <p>What We Offer</p> <ul> <li>Competitive Pay: $26.00 - $32.50/hour </li><li>$2,000 Hiring Bonus (one-time bonus paid after 90 days of employment) </li><li>Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and 401(k) </li><li>Work-Life Balance: Paid holidays, sick time, and a predictable weekday schedule </li><li>Stratford Tuition Discount for your child </li><li>Employee Referral Bonus Program </li><li>Ongoing Professional Development and Training </li></ul> <p>Your Impact</p> <ul> <li>Lead a joyful, safe, and organized classroom for preschool-aged children </li><li>Deliver engaging, age-appropriate curriculum focused on whole-child development </li><li>Support social-emotional growth and independence in a nurturing environment </li><li>Collaborate with fellow teachers, assistants, and school leadership </li><li>Build strong, daily communication with families </li><li>Contribute to a positive, inclusive school community </li></ul> <p>What You Bring</p> <ul> <li>12 semester or 18 quarter units in Early Childhood Education (including courses in child development, child/family/community, and curriculum), or a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Development </li><li>A passion for early education, patience, and a joyful, compassionate teaching approach </li><li>Strong communication and collaboration skills </li><li>Preferred: Previous teaching experience in preschool or early childhood settings </li></ul>