Transitional Kindergarten Teacher

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
English only: $29.11 - $29.54/hour
English/Spanish bilingual: $30.57 - $31.02/hour

With a $1,000 sign-on bonus. Generous benefits package including medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid vacation and sick time, 15 paid holidays/year, employee assistance program, up to 2% retirement employer match, and childcare discount.

Schedule is Monday-Friday, hours may vary between 7:45 a.m. to 5:05 p.m. 40 hours/week, hourly non-exempt.

Purpose: To enjoy working with children and supervising them in an after-school setting; supporting children’s development in a nurturing, kind manner with emphasis on positive behavior guidance. Serve as classroom lead, creating a positive, culturally affirming climate. Teacher has overall responsibility of curriculum, classroom routines, parent-teacher conferences, child observations/assessments, and offers support to other classroom staff if applicable. Teacher must comply with program and agency-wide policies and procedures.

Essential Functions
Teaching

• To supervise and enrich school age children (teacher:child ratio 1:14) in an after-school and summer program setting; lead development and implementation of developmentally appropriate activities/curriculum.
• Conduct annual classroom evaluation utilizing School Age Environmental Rating Scale (SACERS) as well as bi-annual development assessments (DRDPs) to inform implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum
• Implement weekly social-emotional lessons using approved curriculum (e.g. SPOT, Second Step)
• Effectively engage parents in supporting their child’s development; work in partnership with parents to assess children individually; distribute parent education materials; address behavior directly, as appropriate and seek guidance from Program Director when necessary.
• Ensure positive and open communication with colleagues
• Actively participate in weekly School Age meetings and summer planning sessions
• Responsible for ensuring professionalism, respecting confidentiality, and following agency procedures regarding conflict resolution. Works well with others as part of a team.
• Work closely with Director to foster a positive, culturally affirming climate in the classroom and obtain guidance as needed. Follow procedures listed in the Employee Handbook and Family Handbook.
• Responsible for regular child documentation, including evidence collection for developmental assessments, parent communication, and incident reports
• 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; staff and agency team meetings.
• Maintain aesthetically pleasing, safe, and hygienic classroom environment.
• Maintain current Child Development Permit (including 21 hours of professional development and/or academic coursework annually), CPR, and First Aid certification.
• Be a strong ambassador for the agency including knowing and adhering to the agency’s mission, values, and programs; referring program participants; and engaging volunteers and donor when possible.
• Complete any related tasks assigned by Child Development managers or Leadership Team.
• Supervise and interact with children, requiring a full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully participate in activities
• Consistent attendance and punctuality for

Driving

• Maintain a v alid Class C driver’s license and insurability at non-risk rates
• Transport children in a NMCS 9 passenger van to and from NUSD school and on field trips.
• Knowledge of current safety and road regulations for the state of California.
• Ability to maintain a safe environment within passenger van while transporting children (i.e. proper discipline techniques, readiness to administer CPR/First Aid, etc.)

Qualifications
Required:

• Associate Teacher Permit or higher.
• 3 years of experience as a center-based or FCC childcare provider or teacher
• Ability to supervise and interact with children, requiring a full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully participate in activities.
• Valid Class C driver’s license and insurability at non-risk rates
• Current CPR/First Aid certification (can be completed upon hire)

Preferred :

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• 1 year experience as a teacher for ages 0-5

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 [email protected] or 415-892-1643 ext. 255.