Stratford School, part of Spring Education Group, is a leading independent WASC-accredited private school in California offering courses from preschool through 12th grade with a vision of creating a unique, multi-dimensional educational foundation for children. At Stratford School, we understand every child has his or her own interests and passions and contributes in their own way. Our proven program includes our STEAM-based curriculum that was recognized by the White House as a leader in early childhood STEAM education, and we are also the first California school to earn the Carnegie Science Seal of Excellence for STEM.
Location: 301 De Montfort Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
Pay Range: $26.00 – $32.50/hour
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role
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.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and 401(k)
- Work-Life Balance: Paid holidays, sick time, and a predictable weekday schedule
- Stratford Tuition Discount for your child
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Ongoing Professional Development and Training
Your Impact
- Lead a joyful, safe, and organized classroom for preschool-aged children
- Deliver engaging, age-appropriate curriculum focused on whole-child development
- Support social-emotional growth and independence in a nurturing environment
- Collaborate with fellow teachers, assistants, and school leadership
- Build strong, daily communication with families
- Contribute to a positive, inclusive school community
What You Bring
- 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
- A passion for early education, patience, and a joyful, compassionate teaching approach
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Preferred: Previous teaching experience in preschool or early childhood settings
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.
