Job Details

Preschool Teacher

Peninsula Covenant Church (PCC) is a multi-ministry organization serving children, youth, adults, and families throughout the Peninsula. With more than 180 employees, PCC offers structured onboarding, professional mentorship, and internal career development pathways across early childhood, youth, and educational programming.

This Preschool Teacher role is part of PCC's Teacher Development Pipeline, designed for educators seeking structured experience, coaching, and long-term growth in early childhood education. This position is ideal for ECE students, recent graduates, developing educators, and seasoned professionals seeking hands-on classroom experience, mentorship, and advancement opportunities.

About the Role

As a Preschool Teacher, you will support classroom instruction, child supervision, and daily program operations. You will work closely with Lead Teachers and program leadership to create safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environments.

This role provides hands-on experience in early childhood education and is well-suited for individuals seeking to grow their skills through daily classroom practice and supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate developmentally appropriate group and individual activities
• Support children's emotional, social, physical, cognitive, and spiritual development
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized classroom and outdoor environments
• Supervise children indoors and outdoors
• Communicate professionally with families and staff
• Follow all health, safety, and supervision protocols
• Assist with student transportation using PCC vehicles as needed
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Skills and Core Competencies

• Enjoys working with children, leads by example, supports peers, and builds positive group culture
• Flexible and adaptable team player, stays calm under pressure
• Reliable, respectful, and maintains high standards of conduct
• Willingness to follow PCC's values and open to learning about Jesus

Education and Experience

• Required:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with children (formal or informal)
• CPR, First Aid, and Mandated Reporter certifications (or willingness to obtain within 60 days)
• Ability to pass background checks, TB testing, and immunization requirements
• Preferred:
• Coursework in Early Childhood Education (ECE), psychology, sociology, or related fields
• Completion of 12 ECE units or 4 core ECE classes
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record

Physical Requirements

• Ability to supervise children indoors and outdoors
• Frequent walking, standing, kneeling, bending, and lifting
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and 1520 pounds frequently
• Ability to work in varying indoor and outdoor environments

Work Location

• On-site in Redwood City, CA

Pay & Schedule

• $28.00$30.00 per hour (based on education and experience)
• Full-time, year-round
• MondayFriday, approximately 9:00 AM 5:30 PM

Benefits:

• Medical and dental insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Community Center membership
• And more!