Preschool Teacher

Preschool Teacher (2–3 Year Old Classroom)

Healdsburg, CA

Pine Tree Preschool

Full-Time | Monday–Friday

$22–$30 per hour depending on education and experience

Start Date: Mid-April 2026

Pine Tree Preschool in Healdsburg is seeking a warm, dependable Preschool Teacher for our 2–3 year old classroom. Our small program serves up to 50 children and focuses on play-based learning, nurturing relationships, and developmentally appropriate early childhood education.

We value teamwork, respectful communication, and creating a calm environment where both children and teachers thrive.

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Benefits

• Paid school holidays
• Paid accrued sick time
• Staff childcare discount

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Minimum Qualifications (California Title 22 Requirements)

Applicants must meet California Community Care Licensing requirements, including:

• Minimum 12 semester units in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development
• Coursework including:
• Child Growth & Development
• Child Family & Community
• Curriculum for Young Children
• Live Scan fingerprint clearance (DOJ, FBI, Child Abuse Index)
• Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain before start)
• TB clearance and required immunizations per California childcare licensing
• Must be 18 years or older

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Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development
• Experience working with toddlers or preschool-aged children (2–3 years old)
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

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Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities
• Support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and language development
• Maintain a safe, organized classroom environment
• Supervise children during indoor and outdoor play, meals, and transitions
• Maintain proper teacher-to-child ratios
• Follow California health, safety, and licensing regulations
• Communicate with families about children’s development
• Work collaboratively with the teaching team and director

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About Pine Tree Preschool

Pine Tree Preschool is a community-focused early childhood program serving up to 50 children in Healdsburg, California. We believe children learn best through play, exploration, and positive relationships with caring teachers.

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How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a list of completed ECE coursework through Indeed.

To confirm you read the job posting, please include the word “PINE” at the top of your application.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Min 12 semester units in Early Childhood Education (Preferred)

Work Location: In person