Preschool Teacher
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Position Overview & Specifications
For over 54 years, Action Day Schools have proven to be steadfast leaders in the Bay Area’s childcare industry. We pride ourselves on providing each child with quality care rooted in dedication and enthusiasm for their individual growth and development. We recognize the essential foundation of any school is its staff. To accommodate our thriving centers, we are seeking creative, positive, nurturing individuals to uphold our reputation of excellence. Join our team!
We are hiring for multiple Preschool Teacher Positions within our 10 Bay Area Locations!
As a Preschool Teacher, you will be responsible for lesson planning, guiding children through the curriculum and exploratory play to foster a love of learning early on. You will have strong classroom management, parent relations, and most of all, you'll have fun with the children! Additional responsibilities include:
- Maintaining the highest quality of care, safety and well-being of all children
- Designing the physical environment to meet the changing needs of young children
- Demonstrating verbally and by role modeling a sound knowledge of child growth and development and by implementing developmentally appropriate teaching practices
- Actively attending and participating in staff meetings and ongoing trainings
- Providing information to parents on a daily basis regarding their children
- Assisting with diapering, feeding, and self-care routines of children as necessary
- Other duties as assigned by Lead Teachers, Director or Assistant Directors
- Working together as a team with your fellow teaching staff
Compensation: $19.23- 28/hr. depending on individual experience, education and position requirements.
Requirements
- 12 ECE Units required
- Experience with children preferred
Benefits
Benefits Include:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- FSA
- Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Childcare/Private Education Benefits- At Action Day Schools, it is our goal to enrich the lives of both you and your children!
- ECE Core Course Tuition Assistance Payment Plans
- Professional Development Opportunities
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Preschools & Childcare Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Preschool Teacher roles across Action Day Schools's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Preschools & Childcare Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £40,000 - £58,240 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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