Child Care Center Teacher, InfantToddler (2-24 months) April to June 2026 Leave Coverage

Menlo School

Job Location:

Atherton, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 28 - 36

Posted on: 11 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

The Menlo School Child Care Center serves the children of Menlo School employees from infancy to five years old. A caring and experienced staff offers a play-based curriculum in a vibrant facility on our beautiful School campus.

We are seeking a warm collaborative teacher to work in our Child Care Center. Our Center has small ratios in a 10-month program (August-June). Our hours of operation are 7:30 am to 4:30 pm.

This is a full-time non-exempt temporary position that will cover for an employees leave of absence from April 20 through June 15 2026. There may be a possibility for additional work available in the Fall of 2026.

Our philosophy focuses on the whole child approach in which we assist in developing the cognitive physical emotional social and language skills in each child in a play-based environment. We see each child as an individual and strive to enable each to reach his or her full potential.

Our teachers create a safe nurturing environment where children can play and learn. They partner and communicate with parents with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children and they cultivate positive relationships with families teachers state licensing authorities community contacts and corporate partners.

Required knowledge skills abilities and experience:

A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day.
A minimum of 3 years of directly related experience.
A minimum of 24 ECE units and that must include an infant/toddler development class.
CPR and First Aid Certification.
Completed Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training.
Ability to build relationships with families and coworkers and create a collaborative environment where play and learning happens.
Outstanding customer service skills strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and manage multiple situations effectively.
Must be physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency lift a minimum of 40 pounds and work indoors or outdoors. Must be able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children see and hear well enough to keep children safe and engage in physical activity with children.

We offer:

An exceptional work environment and caring community.
Highly competitive salary.
A comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees and their families including generous contributions to a retirement plan. Learn more by going to be considered for this position please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience through our application portal.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest and will reach out only to those most closely aligned with the positions needs.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
We look forward to hearing from you!
About us:
Menlo School is an independent coeducational college-preparatory school for students in grades six through twelve. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley and founded in 1915 the School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and is a member of the National and California Associations of Independent Schools.
Menlo is dedicated to providing a joyful transformative education that empowers students to explore broadly think critically act responsibly and navigate the complexities of an evolving world. Our relevant and engaging academic programcomplemented by outstanding arts and athleticssparks wonder fosters a love of learning and inspires students to reach their full potential as they grow in competence confidence and curiosity. Student care and the supportive relationships students build with teachers coaches and peers are at the heart of all we do as we uphold the highest ethical standards develop character and pursue a shared commitment to purposes larger than ourselves.
At Menlo belonging is essential to who we are as a school. We embrace the growth and well-being of every member of our community by cultivating a culture rooted in kindness trust and belongingone where everyone feels welcomed included and valued and where our diverse backgrounds identities and ideas are honored with curiosity care and compassion.
Learn more about the Menlo School: .
Our equal opportunity employment policy:
Menlo School is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants. We administer all personnel practices without regard to race color religion sex age national origin sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status or domestic partnership status disability protected veteran status or military status genetic information or any other category protected under applicable law.
Pay range:
In the spirit of pay transparency we share the base salary range for this position. The full pay range which encompasses all experience levels is $28-$36 per hour. Within this broad range we pay each employee in accordance with what is reasonably expected given an individuals experience level. Base salary is exclusive of fringe benefits employer contributions to retirement plans and potential stipends (for eligible employees). Pay ranges at Menlo are reasonable estimates of what the School anticipates paying for a role but are not guaranteed. If hired at Menlo School your final base salary will be determined by factors such as skills education experience job level part-time status and the number of months worked per academic addition to those factors we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity with our current employees as a part of any final offer. Please note that the generous range mentioned above is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the top of the range is not typical at Menlo School to allow for future and continued salary growth.
Notice to recruitment agencies and thirdparty recruiters: Menlo School does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from external recruiters or recruitment agencies. Any resumes submitted without a prior signed written agreement in place with Human Resources will be deemed the property of the School and no fees will be paid.
JOB ID: 377

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DescriptionThe Menlo School Child Care Center serves the children of Menlo School employees from infancy to five years old. A caring and experienced staff offers a play-based curriculum in a vibrant facility on our beautiful School campus. We are seeking a warm collaborative teacher to work in our C...

Description

We are seeking a warm collaborative teacher to work in our Child Care Center. Our Center has small ratios in a 10-month program (August-June). Our hours of operation are 7:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Required knowledge skills abilities and experience:

A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day.
A minimum of 3 years of directly related experience.
A minimum of 24 ECE units and that must include an infant/toddler development class.
CPR and First Aid Certification.
Completed Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training.
Ability to build relationships with families and coworkers and create a collaborative environment where play and learning happens.
Outstanding customer service skills strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and manage multiple situations effectively.
Must be physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency lift a minimum of 40 pounds and work indoors or outdoors. Must be able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children see and hear well enough to keep children safe and engage in physical activity with children.

We offer:

An exceptional work environment and caring community.
Highly competitive salary.
A comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees and their families including generous contributions to a retirement plan. Learn more by going to be considered for this position please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience through our application portal.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest and will reach out only to those most closely aligned with the positions needs.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
We look forward to hearing from you!
About us:
Menlo School is an independent coeducational college-preparatory school for students in grades six through twelve. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley and founded in 1915 the School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and is a member of the National and California Associations of Independent Schools.
Menlo is dedicated to providing a joyful transformative education that empowers students to explore broadly think critically act responsibly and navigate the complexities of an evolving world. Our relevant and engaging academic programcomplemented by outstanding arts and athleticssparks wonder fosters a love of learning and inspires students to reach their full potential as they grow in competence confidence and curiosity. Student care and the supportive relationships students build with teachers coaches and peers are at the heart of all we do as we uphold the highest ethical standards develop character and pursue a shared commitment to purposes larger than ourselves.
At Menlo belonging is essential to who we are as a school. We embrace the growth and well-being of every member of our community by cultivating a culture rooted in kindness trust and belongingone where everyone feels welcomed included and valued and where our diverse backgrounds identities and ideas are honored with curiosity care and compassion.
Learn more about the Menlo School: .
Our equal opportunity employment policy:
Menlo School is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants. We administer all personnel practices without regard to race color religion sex age national origin sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status or domestic partnership status disability protected veteran status or military status genetic information or any other category protected under applicable law.
Pay range:
In the spirit of pay transparency we share the base salary range for this position. The full pay range which encompasses all experience levels is $28-$36 per hour. Within this broad range we pay each employee in accordance with what is reasonably expected given an individuals experience level. Base salary is exclusive of fringe benefits employer contributions to retirement plans and potential stipends (for eligible employees). Pay ranges at Menlo are reasonable estimates of what the School anticipates paying for a role but are not guaranteed. If hired at Menlo School your final base salary will be determined by factors such as skills education experience job level part-time status and the number of months worked per academic addition to those factors we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity with our current employees as a part of any final offer. Please note that the generous range mentioned above is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the top of the range is not typical at Menlo School to allow for future and continued salary growth.
Notice to recruitment agencies and thirdparty recruiters: Menlo School does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from external recruiters or recruitment agencies. Any resumes submitted without a prior signed written agreement in place with Human Resources will be deemed the property of the School and no fees will be paid.
JOB ID: 377