Preschool Teacher

Lead Preschool Teacher **Location:** San Francisco, California — Inner Sunset **Employment Type:** Full\-Time **Work Location:** In person Position Overview Green House Preschool is seeking a warm, dependable, and experienced **Lead Preschool Teacher** to join our small preschool program in San Francisco’s Inner Sunset neighborhood. Our program is licensed for up to **14 children**, allowing teachers to work in a close\-knit environment with small groups and meaningful relationships with each child and family. The Lead Teacher will take an active role in planning and leading the classroom day, supporting children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development, and helping create a calm, engaging, and well\-organized learning environment. We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with young children, understands developmentally appropriate practice, and can confidently lead classroom routines while collaborating with other staff members. Key Responsibilities * Lead daily classroom routines, learning activities, and transitions * Plan and implement **age\-appropriate curriculum and learning experiences** * Create a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment * Support children’s social\-emotional development, communication, independence, and problem\-solving skills * Lead circle time, early\-learning activities, art, music and movement, sensory activities, and creative projects * Supervise and actively engage with children during indoor and outdoor activities * Support meals, rest time, toileting, hygiene, and other daily routines as appropriate * Observe children’s development and communicate relevant updates to families and school leadership * Maintain a **safe, clean, organized, and welcoming classroom** * Follow all health, safety, supervision, and sanitation procedures * Maintain appropriate classroom records and documentation * Work collaboratively with teacher assistants and other staff * Follow **California Community Care Licensing** requirements and Green House Preschool policies * Build positive, professional relationships with children, families, and coworkers * Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional development as needed Qualifications * Minimum **12 ECE / Child Development units** meeting California licensing requirements * Previous experience working in a **licensed preschool, childcare center, or early childhood education setting** * Strong understanding of early childhood development and developmentally appropriate teaching practices * Ability to independently lead classroom routines and activities * Strong classroom management and organizational skills * Warm, patient, dependable, and professional approach with children and families * Strong communication and teamwork skills * Ability to meet California Community Care Licensing background clearance requirements * **CPR and First Aid certification**, or willingness to obtain before starting * Required health and safety training completed, or willingness to complete required training * Ability to meet all health and employment requirements for working in a licensed California childcare facility Preferred Qualifications * Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in **Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field** * Experience as a **Lead Teacher** * Experience developing and implementing preschool curriculum * Experience working in a small\-group or low\-ratio preschool environment * Familiarity with California Community Care Licensing requirements What We Offer * Competitive hourly pay based on education and experience * Small preschool environment with a capacity of only **14 children** * Low teacher\-to\-child ratio * Supportive and collaborative team * Opportunity to help shape classroom curriculum and daily experiences * Professional development assistance * Employee discount * Childcare benefit, subject to availability and program policies * **Paid vacation and paid holidays after one year of employment** Why Join Green House Preschool? At Green House Preschool, we believe young children learn best through meaningful everyday experiences, play, creativity, movement, exploration, and strong relationships with caring adults. Because we are a small program, our teachers have the opportunity to truly know each child, work closely with families, and make a meaningful contribution to the classroom and school community. If you are an experienced early childhood educator who enjoys taking ownership of the classroom while working as part of a supportive team, we would love to hear from you. Pay: $25\.19 \- $30\.34 per hour Expected hours: 40\.0 per week Work Location: In person