Child Care Center Teacher - Preschool (2 - 5 years)

The Menlo School Child Care Center serves the children of Menlo School employees, from infancy to five years old. 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 2023 with the new school year.

Our philosophy focuses on the whole child approach, in which we assist in developing the cognitive, physical, emotional, social and language skills in each child in a play-based environment. We see each child as an individual and strive to enable each to reach his or her full potential.

Our teachers create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn. They partner and communicate with parents, with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children, and they 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 and that 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 happens.
• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task 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 for eligible employees and their families, including generous contributions to a retirement plan. Learn more by going to https://www.menloschool.org/employment-benefits.php.

To be considered for this opportunity: 

Please submit your resume and cover letter.

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 Atherton, California, and established 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 challenging academic curriculum complemented by outstanding creative arts and athletic programs. The School helps students develop positive values and nurtures character development in a supportive environment that upholds the highest moral and ethical standards. Our program encourages students to reach their fullest potential and to develop the skills necessary to respond intelligently and humanely to the complexities of a diverse and increasingly interconnected world.

At Menlo School, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging are at the core of our organizational identity. Through our daily efforts, the School demonstrates a shared commitment to the development of all stakeholders by supporting a campus ethos where equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging reflect the major cornerstones of our community.

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 for the academic year 2024-2025: $28.00 - $36.00 per hour. Base salary is exclusive of fringe benefits, retirement plan employer contributions or 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 number of months of work 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 keep in mind that the generous range mentioned above is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical for Menlo School in order to allow for future and continued salary growth.

Job ID: 274

Salary : $28 - $36