Early Childhood Educators for Children & Family Services - Teacher (37790)

Description

Join Our Team & Make a Difference: Early Childhood Educators at Community Action Marin!

Be a part of something meaningful! Community Action Marin (CAM), Marin County's official anti-poverty agency since 1967, is seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join our Child Family Services (CFS) team. We're the largest non-profit social services provider in the county, and we're committed to eliminating the causes and consequences of poverty. If you're passionate about early childhood education and want to make a real difference in children's lives, we encourage you to apply!

Multiple Opportunities in Beautiful Marin County!

We have various teaching positions available across multiple locations, including:

• Preschool/Lead Teacher: $38.80 - $44.95
• Infant/Toddler Teacher: $33.55 - $44.95
• Associate Teacher: $26.11 - $30.62
• Associate Teacher Float: $26.11 - $30.62
  
  

All Positions Require Permit through CTC currently.

About CAM's Child Family Services

As a Head Start Program, we provide year-round early childhood education serving children aged 0 through pre-kindergarten. As a teacher at CAM, you'll be part of a dynamic team engaged in a continuous cycle of observing, guiding, learning, and assessing children's progress. You'll create a joyful and stimulating environment where every child can thrive.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities Include But Aren't Limited To)

• Supervise children and maintain a safe environment.
• Nurture children's curiosity and spirit with joy and respect.
• Facilitate age-appropriate, play-based curriculum and activities.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with children, staff, and parents.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Support the teaching team to maintain proper ratios and structure.
• Ensure the health and safety of each child, following emergency procedures.
  
  

Who You Are

• Passionate about Early Childhood Education
• Dependable, warm, patient, and possess a good sense of humor
• Accommodating, self-starting, and creative
• Professional, punctual, and reliable
• Committed to continuing education
• Excellent communication skills (staff and parents)
  
  

Location: Marin County – click here for a map of locations:

Generous Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Hourly Rates:
• Preschool/Teacher: $40.35 - $46.75
• Infant/Toddler Teacher: $34.84 - $46.75
• Associate Teacher: $27.17 - $31.84
• Associate Teacher Float: $26.11 - $30.62
• Bilingual Pay: 5% increase for fluency in English and Spanish
• Paid Lunches: In addition to your regular hours
• Continuing Education Incentives: Pay increases with additional credits
• Comprehensive Benefits:
• 100% medical and vision coverage for employees (depending on plan)
• Generous paid time off
• 403b retirement plan with employer match (from day one!)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
• Employee Discounts
• Professional Development Assistance
• Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
  

Strong Career Development

• Ongoing internal advancement opportunities
• Encouragement for staff academic development
• Excellent career launching pad for aspiring teachers
• Unique Team Culture & Leadership Opportunities:
• Supportive, transparent, and inclusive workplace
• Employee well-being and community input are prioritized
• Regular feedback mechanisms (surveys, suggestion boxes, Town Halls)
• Opportunities to join the Staff Council and elevate frontline voices
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications (by Title):

Preschool Teacher

• Education: Must have a minimum of 24 units of Early Childhood Education and meet the eligibility requirements for a Child Development Teacher Permit through the CTC. Preferred: AA/BA in ECE (including 24 units ECE/CD including core courses 16 GE units).
• Permit: Must have a current Child Development Teacher Permit from the CTC
• Preferred: Experience working with children with special needs
  
  

Infant/Toddler Teacher

• Education: Must have a minimum of 24 units of Early Childhood Education (including 6 units specific to infant/toddler care) and meet permit requirements. Preferred: AA/BA in ECE/CD (and coursework meeting CA Child Care Licensing requirements for fully qualified infant/toddler teacher - 24 core units, 6 infant/toddler specific).
• Permit: Must have a current Child Development Teacher Permit from the CTC
• Preferred: Experience working with children with special needs
  
  

Associate Teacher Associate Teacher Floats:

• Education: Must have a minimum of 12 college-level semester/equivalent quarter units (covering child/human growth and development, child/family/community, and program/curriculum). For Infant/Toddler classrooms: 6 ECE units must be infant/toddler specific
• Permit: Must have an Associate-level Permit from the CTC
• For Floats: May be asked to work in different classrooms on different days. Flexibility Desired
• Preferred: Experience working with children with special needs
  
  

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply today!