North Marin Community Services (NMCS) is the anchor human service non-profit serving Novato/North Marin for the past 50+ years. Our mission is to empower youth, adults, and families in our diverse community to achieve well-being, growth, and success; we envision a strong community with opportunities for all. A trusted community resource, our quality programs are grounded in stability, expertise, and commitment to effectively address the changing needs of our community. Recognized for our leadership and program excellence, we provide vital resources, educational opportunities, and economic support to individuals and families in our community. Whether in the form of short-term assistance or long-term intensive partnership, our interconnected services work together to encourage success at home, at school, and in life to over 10,000 people annually. Join an organization dedicated to providing a supportive and professional working environment. Located in beautiful Novato/Marin County/CA, our workplace culture is driven by our five values: teamwork and collaboration, equity, excellence, integrity, and learning and continuous improvement.

The full interview process consists of one Zoom screen, a first and second interview, and a skills assessment. 

Pay range: $27 - $30/hour, or $28.35 - $31.50/hour if bilingual in Spanish/English; (DOE). $1,000 sign-on bonus. Generous benefits package including medical, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance, paid vacation and sick time, 15 paid holidays/year, employee assistance program, up to 2% retirement employer match, and childcare discount.

Schedule: Full-time, hourly non-exempt position (40 hours/week) Monday-Friday between 7:45am to 5:05pm.

Purpose: To provide a comprehensive, equitable and culturally competent learning and care environment by providing play opportunities, school readiness support, and enrichment through a trauma-sensitive approach which includes having an inclusive, safe and nurturing environment in order to strengthen foundational learning skills, foster resiliency, and increase social-emotional skills for children, including those who have experienced trauma or have high needs so that each child can be successful in school and beyond. ECE Teacher is responsible for supporting curriculum, classroom routines, parent-teacher conferences, child observations/assessments, and offering support to other classroom staff when needed. ECE Teacher must comply with program and agency-wide policies and procedures.
 Essential Functions:

• To supervise and enrich children from diverse backgrounds in an ECE childcare setting.
• Support overall ECE program, including floating between classrooms to provide support for: staff breaks, behavior management, curriculum planning, and other program needs.
• Maintain proper adult:child ratio at all times
• Support Head Teacher(s) with development and implementation of daily activities/curricula.
• Effectively engage parents in supporting their child’s development; distribute parent educational materials and support with parent engagement activities/events
• Support classroom team(s) with child observations and assessments, including DRDPs (twice annually) and ASQs (at least once annually) and classroom/program assessments
• Support classroom team(s) with maintaining attendance, child portfolios, and meal counts in Sis Hubbe database.
• Ensure positive and open communication with colleagues and supervisor; model professionalism, respect confidentiality and follow agency procedures regarding conflict resolution.
• Engage in responsive, routine caregiving, including diapering/toilet learning, nap time, mealtimes, and transitions.
• Work closely with teachers and ECE Manager to foster a positive, culturally affirming climate in the classroom and obtain guidance as needed. Works well with others as part of a team.
• Follow procedures listed in the Employee Handbook and Family Handbook
• Support children’s development in an inclusive, nurturing, kind manner with emphasis on positive behavior guidance.
• Actively participate in staff training and professional development activities and staff and agency meetings.
• Be a strong ambassador for the agency.
• Maintain current CPR and First Aid Certification
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:Required Qualifications:

• English fluency
• Associate Teacher Permit or higher. Minimum 12+ Early Childhood Education Units (ECE), including core courses.
• A minimum of 21 hours of annual professional development and/or academic coursework is required to maintain child development permit.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification (NMCS is willing to pay for training if needed)
• Full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully participate in activities including lifting children weighing up to 35 pounds unassisted.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (Spanish)/bicultural
• Training in CA Teaching Pyramid

 

Conditions of Hire:

• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless granted a medical or religious exemption.
• Pre-employment health exam including proof of vaccinations and TB test clearance.
• Criminal record clearance or exemption from California Department of Social Services. All convictions other than minor traffic violations require an exemption, including convictions that have been expunged.

North Marin Community Services welcomes and encourages all qualified candidates to apply – especially as we recognize that people bring experience and skills beyond just the technical requirements of a job. We also know that self-doubt can sometimes get in the way of stretching professionally, so if your experience is close to what you see listed here, please consider applying. We value our differences and respect everyone – regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetics, AIDS/HIV, medical condition, political affiliation, disability, age, status as a victim of domestic violence/assault/stalking, or military/veteran status. If you have a disability and need assistance and/or accommodation with applying for a job, please contact hr@northmarincs.org or 415-892-1643 ext. 255.

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