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The Modern Schoolhouse

San Mateo, CA (In Person)

$49,920 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/19/2026

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Job Description

Teaching Assistant | The Modern Schoolhouse | San Mateo, CA $23-$25/hour
  • Full-Time
  • In-Person
  • Infant, Toddler, or Pre-K The Modern Schoolhouse is hiring Teaching Assistants for our San Mateo campus — a premium early childhood education and childcare program serving infants, toddlers, and Pre-K families.
This is a development role:
we hire Teaching Assistants as the next generation of our Lead Teachers and provide the training, mentorship, and tuition support to grow you into the role. We're currently hiring across all three classrooms — infant, toddler, and Pre-K. Tell us in your application which age groups interest you, and we'll match based on your strengths, our openings, and where we think you'll grow fastest. Requirements Genuine love for young children and a calm, patient temperament Strong work ethic and reliability Clear, professional communication with families and team members Willingness to learn from your Lead Teacher and the curriculum 6+ completed ECE units (preferred) — or active enrollment / willingness to enroll with our tuition support Responsibilities Partner with the Lead Teacher in your assigned classroom to support every child in the room Help facilitate developmentally appropriate learning experiences for your age group: Infants (0-18 months): feeding, diapering, sleep routines, sensory and motor play
Toddlers:
diapering, toilet learning, mealtimes, naps, language-rich activities
Pre-K:
pre-literacy, early math, hands-on inquiry, kindergarten-readiness skills Practice gentle behavior guidance using Conscious Discipline Build genuine relationships with each child Communicate kindly and professionally with families during drop-off and pick-up Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom Participate in team planning, training, and pedagogy discussions How We Develop You We hire Teaching Assistants as the next generation of our Lead Teachers. Several of our current Leads started as TAs. Tuition reimbursement for ECE coursework In-house mentorship from your Lead Teacher and campus director Conscious Discipline and pedagogy training A clear promotion pathway with timeline — we tell you exactly what it takes to move up, and we hold up our end What We Offer $23-$25/hour Health, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) with employer match Tuition reimbursement for ECE coursework Paid professional development and pedagogy training A genuine career advancement path About The Modern Schoolhouse The Modern Schoolhouse is a premium early childhood education company operating five campuses across California — Eagle Rock, San Gabriel, Pasadena, Duarte, and San Mateo. Our San Mateo campus is licensed for up to 90 children across infant, toddler, and Pre-K classrooms. We use a whole-child curriculum and the Conscious Discipline behavior framework, with an emphasis on both academic excellence and social-emotional development. How to Apply Apply on Indeed or send your resume to hello@themodernschoolhouse.com . In your application or cover note, please tell us which age groups (infant, toddler, Pre-K) interest you most and why. We respond to every qualified applicant.
Pay:
$23.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Professional development assistance Vision insurance
Experience:
Early childhood education: 2 years (Preferred) Ability to
Commute:
San Mateo, CA 94401 (Required)
Work Location:
In person

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