Elementary Teacher First Grade

Stratford School, part of Spring Education Group, is a leading independent WASC-accredited private school in California offering courses from preschool through 12th grade with a vision of creating a unique, multi-dimensional educational foundation for children. At Stratford School, we understand every child has his or her own interests and passions and contributes in their own way. Our proven program includes our STEAM-based curriculum that was recognized by the White House as a leader in early childhood STEAM education, and we are also the first California school to earn the Carnegie Science Seal of Excellence for STEM.

What We Offer

• Pay Range: $56,000-$70,000

• SIGN ON BONUS $1,500

• Location: Palo Alto, CA

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits 

• 401(k) plan with company support

• Student Tuition Discount for eligible employees

• Professional development and growth opportunities within Spring Education Group

About the Role

At Stratford School, our lower elementary classrooms are built around curiosity, structure, and strong relationships. We’re looking for a teacher who enjoys working with early elementary students and wants to be part of a collaborative school community.

As a Lower Elementary Teacher, you’ll create a classroom where students feel supported, challenged, and excited to learn each day. You’ll work closely with fellow teachers, school leadership, and families to help students grow academically and socially.

In this role, you will:

• Plan and teach engaging lessons aligned with the Stratford curriculum.

• Create a positive, organized classroom environment that supports student learning and independence.

• Assess student progress and communicate regularly with families.

• Collaborate with grade-level teammates and school leadership to support student success.

• Participate in school events, professional development, and the broader campus community.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

• Experience teaching in a lower elementary classroom.

• A warm, dependable, and student-centered approach to teaching.

Why Stratford?

Our campuses are known for their supportive teams, engaged families, and students who are eager to learn. Teachers here work closely together, share ideas openly, and are encouraged to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact in the classroom every day.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.