Early Childhood Educators for Head Start Program - Teacher

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 
• Assistant Teacher II: $23.00 - $24.97 

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: https://camarin.org/locations/  

Generous Compensation & Benefits: 

• Competitive Hourly Rates:  
  • Preschool/Lead Teacher: $38.80 - $44.95 
  • Infant/Toddler Teacher: $33.55 - $44.95 
  • Associate Teacher: $26.11 - $30.62 
  • Assistant Teacher: $23.00 - $24.97 
• Bilingual Pay: 5% increase for fluency in English and Spanish 
• Signing Bonus for fully permitted Teachers! 
• 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 or be eligible for one. 

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 or be eligible for one. 

Associate Teacher: 

• 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 or valid CDA with appropriate age level endorsement. (If eligible for a permit but haven't received it, we may offer you a lower-level position with a promotion upon receipt of your permit).  

Teacher Assistant II: 

• Education: Must have a minimum of 6 units of Early Childhood Education (ECE). 

Ready to Make a Difference? 

Apply today!  

Salary : $23 - $45