Shu Academy’s leadership team comes from diverse educational backgrounds, including master’s degrees in Early Childhood Education and Philosophy, Master Teacher credentials, 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. But before anything else, our leadership team is united by one shared passion: a commitment to creating a better early childhood education (ECE) environment for every child, family, and educator.

As a proud participant in the SMQC program, Shu Academy is committed to continuously improving the quality of education, teaching practices, and program effectiveness. We invest in the ongoing professional growth of our educators through a variety of learning opportunities, including college coursework, online professional development, onsite workshops, conferences, and training sessions led by guest speakers, early childhood specialists, and instructional coaches. By encouraging lifelong learning and staying current with the latest research and best practices in early childhood education, our staff are equipped with the knowledge and skills to provide exceptional care and meaningful learning experiences for every child. This commitment to continuous improvement ensures that Shu Academy maintains a high standard of excellence while fostering a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can thrive.

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. Rather than simply following lesson plans, our teachers use their professional knowledge and daily observations to deliver our curriculum in ways that are meaningful, engaging, and responsive to the children in their care. Every classroom is unique, and every child deserves an individualized approach that nurtures confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.

We believe exceptional early childhood education begins with exceptional teachers. While a thoughtfully designed curriculum provides the foundation, it is our teachers who bring it to life with purpose, expertise, and heart. They build trusting relationships with every child, take the time to understand each child’s unique strengths, interests, learning style, and developmental needs, and thoughtfully adapt learning experiences to help every child thrive.

As our educators grow professionally, Shu Academy grows with them. This commitment to continuous improvement strengthens our entire learning community and ensures that every child benefits from high-quality, developmentally appropriate, and engaging educational experiences. By investing in our teachers, we invest in the success of every child and the future of our school.

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 Hiring@ShuAcademySchool.com for details.