Job Description

Merryhill School is a multi-location school group with campuses in California, Colorado, Nevada, and Texas offering an outstanding private education to preschool, elementary, and middle school age students. Our preschools offer the perfect balance of learning and play, while our elementary and middle schools provide a challenging and robust curriculum, innovative instruction, and a vibrant school community. A career with Merryhill offers opportunities in education, summer camps, before and after school programs, and regional management with the support of our parent company, Spring Education Group. What We Offer Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid holidays and sick days 401k plan with company match Tuition discounts for your children Professional development Education reimbursement and partnerships About the Role As a Preschool Assistant Teacher at Merryhill School, you will play an integral role in creating a warm, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for young children. Working in close partnership with the Lead Teacher, you will support daily classroom operations, facilitate learning experiences, and help foster a positive, inclusive classroom culture. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about early childhood education and eager to grow professionally, with opportunities to develop skills that support advancement into future Lead Teacher roles. You will also: Support the Lead Teacher in implementing age-appropriate curriculum and daily classroom routines Foster students’ social, emotional, and developmental growth through positive guidance and interaction Assist in maintaining a safe, organized, and engaging classroom environment Collaborate with teaching staff and school leadership to ensure consistency and quality in the learning experience Communicate professionally and respectfully with parents and guardians, as needed Adhere to all school policies, safety procedures, and state licensing requirements What We’re Looking For High school diploma or equivalent required CDA, Associate’s Degree, or coursework in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred Prior experience working with children in a school or childcare setting Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and follow instructional guidance Commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment for all students Must meet all applicable state licensing, health, and background clearance requirements 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Heritage Oak Private Education

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