Preschool Teacher

Title: Preschool Teacher 

Reports To: Preschool Director 

Position Overview: 

Shalom School is seeking a warm, dependable, and experienced Preschool Teacher to join our NAEYC-accredited Jewish community preschool. We serve families from across the Sacramento region and are committed to providing an outstanding early childhood education in a nurturing, inclusive, and values-based environment. 

The Preschool Teacher is responsible for planning and leading a high-quality classroom program that supports each child’s social-emotional, cognitive, physical, and developmental growth. This teacher contributes to creating a joyful, safe, and engaging classroom environment that reflects Shalom School’s educational philosophy and meets licensing and accreditation standards. 

Key Responsibilities 

Curriculum and Teaching 

● Plan and lead developmentally appropriate classroom activities and learning experiences 

● Create an engaging classroom program that supports early literacy, numeracy, social-emotional development, and physical growth 

● Incorporate Jewish values, traditions, holidays, and Hebrew language in meaningful and age-appropriate ways 

Observation and Assessment 

● Observe and document children’s growth and development using DRDP and other tools aligned with NAEYC standards 

● Use assessment information to guide instruction and support individual children’s needs • Share children’s progress with families during conferences and as needed throughout the year 

Classroom Environment 

• Maintain a classroom that is safe, organized, welcoming, and supportive of learning and exploration 
• Ensure classroom materials are age-appropriate, well cared for, and intentionally selected 
• Support positive behavior through clear expectations, consistent routines, and social-emotional learning practices 
• Follow health and safety procedures, including regular cleaning and sanitizing of classroom materials and furnishings

Family Communication and Community Engagement 

● Serve as point of contact for families regarding classroom updates and children’s well-being 

● Build strong partnerships with families through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and appropriate classroom involvement opportunities 

●Use school-approved platforms such as Procare, Learning Genie, PlanBook, Google Photos, and Beehively for communication and documentation

Teamwork and Collaboration 

●Mentor and support assistant teachers in the classroom

●Participate in classroom team meetings, lead teacher meetings, curriculum planning, and professional development

●Work collaboratively with colleagues and administrators to support continuity of care and alignment across the program

Preferred Qualifications 

●9–12 ECE units, an Associate’s degree, or a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field; Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred

●Child Development Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, or progress toward obtaining one

●At least 1–2 years of teaching experience in an early childhood setting

●Strong understanding of child development, classroom management, and curriculum planning

●Familiarity with NAEYC accreditation standards, California Community Care Licensing regulations, and DRDP

●Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification

●Fingerprint clearance and background check as required by licensing and school policy

●Current immunizations, including TB clearance, as required by law

●Experience in a Jewish early childhood setting, or openness to learning about Jewish customs,values, and traditions

Working Conditions 

●Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds • Ability to sit, kneel, bend, and engage with children onthe floor

●Ability to actively participate in indoor and outdoor activities each day

●Comfort working in a physically active classroom environment with frequent movement andinteraction with young children

Schedule 

●Monday through Friday

●Schedule may be 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

●12-month position

●Immediate start available

Compensation and Benefits 

●$19–$27 per hour, depending on experience

●Tuition remission: 40% discount for preschool and pre-k; 100% discount for K–6

●Medical, dental, and vision benefits

●Retirement contribution after two years of service

●10 PTO days per year