Preschool Teacher Redwood City, CA - Church Campus

Preschool Teacher

Regular Full Time (40 hrs/52 wks yr) • Redwood City, CA - Church Campus
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 15–20 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
  • Monday–Friday, 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!
Compensation: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour

 

Peninsula Covenant Church is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based on an individual's race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. PCC is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. PCC, as a legally recognized religious organization, can and may prefer applicants based on religion and related values in order to hire staff members who agree with and live out the church's beliefs.





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