Substitute Childcare 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, an interview, and a skills assessment.

Pay range
English only: $24.70 - $25.94/hour
English/Spanish bilingual: $25.25 - $26.51/hour

Schedule:
Hours and shifts will vary from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday.

Purpose:
To enjoy working with children and supervising them in an ECE and/or Before/After School setting; supporting children’s development in a nurturing, kind manner with emphasis on positive behavior guidance. Assist Teachers in daily routines, including support of staff and agency procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Support with supervision of groups of children from diverse backgrounds and implement daily planned activities/curricula.
• Ensure positive and open communication with colleagues and supervisor; ensuring professionalism, respecting confidentiality, and following agency procedures regarding conflict resolution.
• Support teaching team in maintaining proper adult: child ratios.
• Work closely with supervisor to foster a positive, culturally affirming climate in the classroom and obtain guidance, as needed. Work with and nurture children ages 2-14 from diverse cultural, socio-economic and linguistic backgrounds in a positive manner.
• Transport children in an NMCS 9-passenger van from NUSD school to NMCS 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. behavior guidance, readiness to administer CPR/First Aid, etc.)
• Work well with others as part of a team
• Follow and support all policies and procedures in the NMCS handbooks.
• Provide age-appropriate behavior guidance strategies and model respectful treatment of others at all times
• Be a strong ambassador for the agency.
• 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.

• Maintain current CPR and First Aid Certification (willing to send to training).

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Conversant in English
• CPR/First Aid certification (can be completed upon hire)
• 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.
• Able to clear MVR check
• Valid Class C driver’s license and insurability at non-risk rates

Preferred Qualifications:

• 12+ Early Childhood Education Units (ECE), including core courses
• Bilingual (Spanish)/bicultural
• Associate Teacher Permit or higher

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 View email address on us.fitly.work or View phone number on us.fitly.work.