Job Description

About Menlo Church

Founded in 1873, Menlo Church has a rich history of serving the spiritual needs of our community and is a vibrant spiritual and social center in Menlo Park. Our journey has led us to expand across the Bay Area, with campuses in San Mateo, Mountain View, Menlo Park, and Saratoga.

Menlo’s mission is to bring hope to everyone by living out our identity in Christ every day. As we navigate the unique challenges of today’s culture, we are committed to being an endearing gospel presence in a region where many are skeptical. With a talented & dedicated staff, we envision a Bay Area that awakens to the freedom found in Christ, through meaningful and practical support.

Join us as we strive to equip our community to bring the gospel into every aspect of life. Together, we can make a lasting impact in the Bay Area and beyond.

At Menlo Church, our Preschool Teachers work in collaboration with other staff to plan, prep and implement our 2’s and 3’s programs, which partners with parents and the broader church family to successfully launch students to a lifetime of educational growth and faith in Jesus Christ.

Qualified individuals in this position are experienced and passionate about early childhood education, committed to a play-based educational philosophy, and hold a strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ. You must have a thorough understanding of child development and be capable of leading children and families to a deeper understanding of the Gospel message of Christ’s love in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

The anticipated start date for this role is summer 2026, with the expectation to assume the position for the fall semester. This role is part time 20-29hrs per week.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Coordinate with staff to plan and prep the 2’s and 3’s program in accordance with the beliefs, policies and philosophy of the school.
• Work in collaboration with other teachers to successfully implement daily programs.
• Facilitate programs with attention to the needs of individual children with concerns for their interests, handicaps, special talents, individual style and pace of learning.
• Treat children, staff and parents with respect and maintain an attitude that is positive and supportive.
• Foster inclusion, and help children to become aware of their roles as integral members of a group.
• Share responsibility maintaining the cleanliness of the facility and completing needed housekeeping responsibilities.
• Attend developmental training programs, conferences, courses and other aspects of professional growth.
• Participate with staff in school-wide functions, such as Open House and Graduation (includes evenings and weekends).
• Participate in the ongoing evaluation of the children in accordance with school procedures.
• Attend mandatory Staff meetings and events as scheduled
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience
• Necessary ECE classes
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master teacher qualified
• CPR/First Aid Certificate preferred

Knowledge and Skills

• Must be able to inspire, challenge and engage our students in both cognitive and social-emotional growth.
• Computer skills a plus
• Proficiency with common office applications and collaboration tools, including Google Workspace, Asana, and cloud platforms

Physical Demands

• Stand for extended periods.
• Walk, bend, twist, kneel, reach or those movements that would be experienced during while working with children
• Hand/eye coordination and dexterity for small objects and office equipment.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds.

Work Conditions & Schedule

• This job regularly operates in a typical classroom setting with low tables, chairs, shelves, rugs, and toys.
• This position occasionally operates in a professional office or church environment with
• standard office equipment such as computers, printers, filing cabinets, and telephone
• Days and hours of work are Monday-Friday, 8:15 am – 2:15 pm.

Menlo Church Spiritual Requirements

• Live out their personal relationship with Jesus Christ by growing more in His likeness, eager to share and see others come to know true hope.
• Demonstrate active engagement as a member of Menlo Church by: Regularly attending and inviting others to services, connecting in community through groups, volunteering in a ministry, and committing to giving to the mission and vision of Menlo Church.
• Holds themself and others accountable to live and love others with integrity and diligence in light of their identity in Christ.
• Hold compatible theological beliefs in alignment with the essential tenets of ECO, as outlined on their website (https://eco-pres.org/).

The position described in this posting represent that a teammate must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential functions. All offers for employment with Menlo Church are contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed the required background checks.