Preschool Teacher

Description

Are you passionate about fostering the growth and development of young minds? Do you believe in the power of education to make a positive impact? If so, we invite you to become a part of our warm and welcoming team as a Preschool Teacher. At Community Action Marin, we are dedicated to creating a nurturing environment where children and families thrive. As a Preschool Teacher, you will play a crucial role in supporting the overall functioning of our preschool classroom and ensuring that daily programming meets the highest standards. Join us in our mission to make the world a better place, one child at a time.

Embody the CAM Agency Core Competencies:
o    Promote an equity mindset, fostering equal opportunities for all children, regardless of background.
o    Continuously develop your expertise through ongoing education and training.
o    Cultivate cultural humility and challenge your own cultural biases.
o    Prioritize the needs of our client community at the heart of your work.
o    Demonstrate reliability, kindness, and empathy in all interactions.

Perform Primary Care Giving:
o    Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of every child in your care throughout your shift.
o    Build strong personal relationships with each child, attending to their physical, emotional, and developmental needs.

Ensure Health and Safety:

o    Always supervise children diligently.
o    Implement daily health checks, cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting procedures.
o    Follow the Family Style Meals format for serving food.
o    Maintain health and safety records, including incident reports.

Implement a Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum:
o    Utilize the Creative Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers.
o    Practice reflective planning, observation, and assessment using the DRDP assessment system online.

Individualized Approach:
o    Complete all new child orientation tasks.
o    Conduct developmental screenings and follow up on referrals for special services.
o    Integrate screening and assessment results into classroom routines, curriculum, and individualization.

Provide Positive Guidance:
o    Employ positive guidance techniques such as redirection, logical choices, and consequences.
o    Consistently reinforce positive behavior and encourage children to express their feelings.
o    Create a nurturing and supportive classroom environment, both physically and verbally.

Provide an Accepting Environment:
o    Create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for children and parents.
o    Incorporate diverse cultural and linguistic materials into the learning environment.
o    Support children with disabilities in alignment with their Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).

Build a Partnership with Parents:
o    Establish strategies to connect home and school learning, seeking parental input in the planning process.
o    Regularly share information with parents about their child's growth and development.
o    Conduct parent meetings, conferences, home visits, and assess each child's strengths and needs in collaboration with parents.
o    Educate parents about their role in documenting monthly in-kind contributions.

Display Professionalism:

o    Adhere to Head Start performance standards, CDE State regulations, and agency policies and procedures.
o    Maintain respectful relations with colleagues, children, families, and the community.
o    Uphold confidentiality standards and keep accurate records.
o    Exhibit a positive attitude and punctuality, adhering to work schedules and procedures.
o    Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 24 Units in ECE or equivalent education and experience.
• At least one (1) year of experience working with children under the age of five (5).
• Proficient computer skills and strong communication skills.
• Ability to read and write English and potentially Spanish, depending on site location.
• Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification or willingness to obtain.
• Clearance of background/criminal check and health assessments.

• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Ability to work effectively with parents from diverse backgrounds.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish is desirable.
  • Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards.
  • Deep understanding of the importance of equity, inclusion, and diversity.

Why Join Our Team?

At Community Action Marin, we offer more than just a job or a career; we offer an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families. Join our caring community and help break the cycle of poverty and inequity. Be a part of a team that is dedicated to making the world a better place, one child at a time.

Apply today and embark on a rewarding journey as a Preschool Teacher with us!

Community Action Marin is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Salary : $37 - $43