Preschool Teacher (Mixed Ages 2-4 years old)

We’re looking for enthusiastic educators passionate about a nature-based curriculum with an emphasis on the outdoor classroom and STEM. Together, our team creates a nurturing, engaging environment where children can explore, discover, and develop a deep respect for the world around them.

We are currently looking for both a Preschool Teacher and a Support Teacher. Hours are 8:30 am–5:00 pm (flexible), with on-the-job training provided by our Assistant Director. Compensation is negotiable based on experience—amazing educators deserve amazing pay!

Responsibilities:

• Develop themes and activities around STEM and an enriching nature-based curriculum
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff
• Design teaching materials using resources from the environment
• Safe sleep tracking and reporting
• Maintain an inviting, clean, and organized outdoor space
• Working with the other teacher to ensuring the safety of children
• Helping children with toileting/diapering
• Providing supervision of children and supporting children during both outdoor and indoor play
• Keep classrooms and program materials clean and well organized
• Supervise lunch and prepare and serve snack
• Track and communicate progress regularly for parents and caregivers
• Writing a weekly newsletter

Requirements:

• Passionate about working with young children
• Understands process art
• Reliable and punctual
• Committed to Segray’s philosophy and mission
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
• Solution seeker
• Ability to speak and write Spanish fluently a plus

Education and Experience:

• Minimum: 12 units in Early Childhood Education
• 1 year experience working with children in a preschool setting as a teacher
• Infant/Toddler units a plus
• Outdoor classroom training a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent standing, walking, and moving while supervising children
• Occasionally lift and/or move children of all sizes
• Comfortable getting dirty with sand and dirt

Amazing Perks here at Segray:

• Membership to Doordash Dashpass
• Catered birthday lunch
• Enriching staff developments and parties
• Field Trips
• Low ratios
• Monthly classroom budget

Work Environment:

Segray is a preschool program for ages one to six years, comprising its two locations, Segray Eagle Rock and Segray at the Oaks. Through interaction with the world around us, mindfulness, and development in each child’s style, and at each child’s pace, our mission is to establish in our children a love for learning, and a foundation for happy, healthy, global citizens.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person