Infant Teacher

Merryhill School is a multi-location school group with campuses in California, Colorado, Nevada, and Texas offering an outstanding private education to preschool, elementary, and middle school age students. Our preschools offer the perfect balance of learning and play, while our elementary and middle schools provide a challenging and robust curriculum, innovative instruction, and a vibrant school community. A career with Merryhill offers opportunities in education, summer camps, before and after school programs, and regional management with the support of our parent company, Spring Education Group.What We OfferWe offer a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time employees, including:Medical, dental, and vision insurancePaid holidays and sick days401k plan with company matchTuition discounts for your childrenProfessional developmentEducation reimbursement and partnershipsAbout the RoleAs a Infant Teacher at Merryhill School, you'll be the heart of the classroom—guiding our youngest learners through some of their most important developmental milestones. Infants are busy, curious, and full of wonder, and your job is to create a safe, nurturing, and joyful environment where they can explore the world around them with confidence.You will:Plan and implement engaging, age-appropriate curriculum focused on sensory exploration, early language, gross and fine motor development, and social-emotional growthFoster a consistent and comforting daily routine that supports toddlers' need for structure and securityEncourage independence through gentle guidance, responsive caregiving, and purposeful playCollaborate with fellow early childhood educators and school leadership to ensure consistency in care and developmentally appropriate practicesCommunicate daily with parents through verbal updates, digital reports, and informal check-insMaintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment aligned with licensing standards and school policiesWhat We're Looking For12 semester (or 18 quarter) units in Early Childhood Education, including coursework in child development, curriculum, and family/communityExperience working with toddlers in a licensed child care setting preferredDeep patience, nurturing instincts, and a genuine love for toddlers and early learningStrong communication skills and an ability to connect with both children and familiesReliable, collaborative, and committed to high-quality care and education To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively "Company") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.