Shu Academy’s leadership team comes from diverse educational backgrounds, including master’s degrees in Early Childhood Education and Philosophy, lead teacher credentials, Montessori certifications, and site supervisor certificates. These qualifications, combined with years of experience, contribute to the community in numerous ways and help make Shu Academy a strong learning environment by integrating the best aspects of each educational philosophy and continuously improving. The team is dedicated to creating a supportive and stimulating space that helps children build the skills needed to confidently face the challenges of kindergarten and beyond, while consistently training to stay at the forefront of early childhood education practices.

As part of SMQC, Shu Academy is committed to continuously improving care quality and efficiency. We achieve this through a variety of training programs, including college courses, online training, and onsite sessions with guest speakers and coaches, ensuring our staff stay up-to-date with best practices in early childhood education.

Shu Academy’s lead teachers bring a wealth of experience from diverse educational backgrounds and philosophies, including play-based learning, hands-on project-based learning, Montessori, and Reggio Emilia approaches. Each teacher specializes in a specific age group—whether toddlers, preschool, or pre-K—ensuring focused, age-appropriate care and learning. This dedication ensures that all teachers stay current with best practices for holistic child development, encompassing cognitive, social-emotional, and physical growth.

At Shu Academy, our teachers are the heart of everything we do. Each educator is carefully selected for not only their qualifications and experience but also their passion for nurturing young minds. They combine deep knowledge of early childhood development with creativity, patience, and warmth, creating a learning environment where every child feels seen, supported, and inspired.

We believe that great educators are always learning, and our teachers continually grow alongside the school through professional development, collaboration, and ongoing training in the latest early childhood practices. This culture of growth ensures that our educators stay inspired, innovative, and equipped to provide the highest-quality learning experiences, allowing Shu Academy to evolve and thrive while our teachers reach their fullest potential.

Join us, grow with us!

We are hiring! 

Shu Academy strives to provide a quality Early Childhood Education Program filled with carefully chosen staff members, filled with love and compassion for children. As a part of San Mateo Quality Counts Program, we empower our team members to work where they’re at their best.

We hope to grow with the teachers together! We provide

• Competitive pay based on experience and education
• Sick hours and generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(K) and employer matching program
• Paid Holidays
• Incentives, Bonuses, Raises and Rewards based off of Job Performances, Retention, Achievements, and Education
• Advancement and Promotion opportunities
• Professional training and stipend

We are hiring different levels from assistant director to teachers assistant. If you are a college students looking for a place to learn and gain experience, we provide paid summer internship opportunities as well. Please reach out to our admin office at Contact@ShuAcademySchool.com for details.