Child Care Center Teacher - Preschool (2 - 5 years of age)
Description
The Menlo School Child Care Center serves the children of Menlo School employees, from infancy to age 5. A caring and experienced staff offers a play-based curriculum in a vibrant facility on our beautiful School campus.
We are seeking a warm, collaborative teacher to work in our Child Care Center. Our Center has small ratios in a 10-month program (August-June). Our hours of operation are 7:30 am to 4:30 pm. This is a non-exempt role, starting in August 2026 with the new school year.
Our philosophy focuses on the whole-child approach, in which we help develop the cognitive, physical, emotional, social, and language skills of each child in a play-based environment. We see each child as an individual and strive to enable each to reach their hi full potential.
Our teachers create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn. They partner with and communicate with parents, sharing a desire to provide the best care and education for their children, and cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners.
Required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience:
- A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day.
- A minimum of 3 years of directly related experience.
- A minimum of 24 ECE units, which must include an infant/toddler development class.
- CPR and First Aid Certification.
- Completed Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training.
- Ability to build relationships with families and coworkers and create a collaborative environment where play and learning happen.
- Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multitask and manage multiple situations effectively.
- Must be physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors. Must be able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children.
We offer:
- An exceptional work environment and caring community
- Highly competitive salary
- A comprehensive benefits package, including generous contributions to a retirement plan for eligible employees and their families. Learn more here.
To be considered for this position, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience through our application portal.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest and will reach out only to those most closely aligned with the position's needs.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
We look forward to hearing from you!
About us:
Menlo School is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory school for students in grades six through twelve. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley and founded in 1915, the School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and is a member of the National and California Associations of Independent Schools.
Menlo is dedicated to providing a joyful, transformative education that empowers students to explore broadly, think critically, act responsibly, and navigate the complexities of an evolving world. Our relevant and engaging academic program—complemented by outstanding arts and athletics—sparks wonder, fosters a love of learning, and inspires students to reach their full potential as they grow in competence, confidence, and curiosity. Student care and the supportive relationships students build with teachers, coaches, and peers are at the heart of all we do as we uphold the highest ethical standards, develop character, and pursue a shared commitment to purposes larger than ourselves.
At Menlo, belonging is essential to who we are as a school. We embrace the growth and well-being of every member of our community by cultivating a culture rooted in kindness, trust, and belonging—one where everyone feels welcomed, included, and valued, and where our diverse backgrounds, identities, and ideas are honored with curiosity, care, and compassion.
Our equal opportunity employment policy:
Menlo School is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants. We administer all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or domestic partnership status, disability, protected veteran status or military status, genetic information, or any other category protected under applicable law.
Pay range:
In the spirit of pay transparency, we share the base salary range for this position $28 - $36 per hour. Within this broad range, we pay in accordance with what is reasonably expected given an individual's experience level. Base salary is exclusive of fringe benefits, employer contributions to retirement plans, and potential stipends (for eligible employees). Pay ranges at Menlo are reasonable estimates of what the School anticipates paying for a role, but are not guaranteed. If hired at Menlo School, your final base salary will be determined by factors such as skills, education, experience, job level, part-time status, and the number of months worked per academic year. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity with our current employees as a part of any final offer. Please note that the generous range mentioned above is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the top of the range is not typical at Menlo School, as it allows for future and continued salary growth.
Job ID: 392