Preschool Employment Opportunities

Position: Preschool Teacher
Location:  Step Ahead Learning Center in Walnut Creek, CA

Job Description:
2016 is Step Ahead Learning Center’s 20th anniversary, and we are seeking a dedicated, passionate preschool teacher to make a difference in the lives of children in our care. As a Step Ahead teacher, you will:
  • Help children grow up in a safe and nurturing environment
  • Use developmentally appropriate practices to meet children’s physical, emotional, and intellectual needs
  • Help children explore their environment through play
  • Offer children a home away from home and help them to adapt both socially and intellectually in a diverse environment

Benefits
Step Ahead offers an excellent benefits package including a competitive salary, medical benefits, 401(k), paid holidays, and paid time off.

About Step Ahead Learning Center
Our school has a strong emphasis on language development, cognitive skills, small and large motor coordination, and development of interaction between children and adults. Children benefit from sequential learning experiences that keep their curiosity and creativity alive. We offer a variety of activities in Art, Dramatic Play, Science, Language, Water Play, Cooking, Music, Phonics, Small and Large Motor Skills, Math and Group Interactions. Our curriculum is developmentally scaled for each age group; we enroll children aged 3 months to 6 years old. We are open year-round, Monday through Friday, from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Please visit our school’s website at stepaheadlearning.com.

Required Qualifications:
  • At least 18 years of age with high school diploma or GED
  • At least 6 Core ECE units completed
  • Experience working in teams
  • Demonstrated interest in working with young children

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Some experience working in a childcare setting
  • Associate’s degree or higher

How to Apply:
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected].

Preschool Details: Step Ahead Learning Center

Posted 6/11/16