Preschool Teacher

4Cs Now Hiring: Preschool Teacher
Full Time Position, Non-Exempt

Starting Pay: $30- $35 per hour

Position is located in Sonoma County

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 5 PM

Are you inspired by the mission of 4Cs?

Do you want to make a powerful difference in the community?

The Community Child Care Council is looking for a Preschool Teacher to join the

4Cs team. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Site Supervisor to plan and

implement developmentally appropriate curriculum, and perform other program

related tasks, including the completion of child assessments and parent

conferences. Teachers are supervised by the Site Supervisor.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor specific children’s progressive learning skills, document records of

learning activities. Assess children using the required assessment tools.

• Create and implement developmentally appropriate program curriculum,

integrating both individual and group information from the required

assessment tool (DRDP-R) in the planning process.

• Design and implement fun, flexible, and interactive circle time activities that

capture children's interest and promote participation. Circle time should

support learning goals while allowing for creativity and adaptability based on

the needs of the children.

• Collaborate and partner with the teaching team including assistants and

apprentices in documenting children’s developmental progress. Support and

guide planning process, fostering a collaborative and empowering

environment for the entire team’s professional growth.

• Comply with all funder and licensing regulations (Title 5 and Title 22).

• In the absence of the Site Supervisor, may supervise Associate Teachers,

Apprentices, Assistants, and substitutes

• Supervise and monitor children’s activities and behavior using a relationship-

based approach that emphasizes individual learning needs and flexibility,

recognizing that a supportive and adaptable approach is critical in ensuring

the children’s physical and environmental safety, while fostering appropriate

and positive development.

• Demonstrate positive attitude, language, and body language that reflects

support and respect to the entire center community: families, children, co-

workers, and community partners

• Help to plan and coordinate parent activities.

• Help to maintain center buildings and grounds.

• Maintain required records as necessary.

• Implement effective parent/staff communication processes.

• Provide input on program goals and participate in an annual program

evaluation (ECERS/ITERS, CLASS).

• Build positive relationships with parents, children, and staff to foster social

emotional growth and development and learning.

• Support children’s social and emotional development through the direct

teaching of emotional literacy, emotional regulation, and problem-solving

strategies and friendship skills.

• Diapering and use age-appropriate toilet learning strategies.

• Partner with parents to support toilet learning.

• Attend and participate in staff meetings and in-service training as scheduled.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English required,

Spanish, desired.

• Ability to work well with people from various social, cultural, economic, and

educational backgrounds

• Criminal record clearance (Livescan).

• Current certification in CPR and Pediatric First Aid.

• Must meet all relevant funding and licensing requirements (CA CCL, Title 22,

Title 5).

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Child Development Teacher Permit issued by CA Commission on Teacher

Credentialing– Required.

• Minimum 1 year experience.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• 4Cs Licensed Child Care Sites

PHYSICAL REQUIEMENTS:

• Health clearance by physician; ability to fulfill physical requirements of the

job including lifting up to 50 pounds, range of movement including squatting,

bending, reaching, standing, and sitting.

• Proof of current Immunizations (Measles, Pertussis, Influenza). T.B. clearance

within one year.

• Must be able to lift 15-50 pounds at times, range of movement including

squatting, bending, reaching, standing, and sitting.

TRAVEL:

• Occasionally, 10% for trainings or staff meetings.

BENEFITS & PERKS:

• Generous vacation and sick time - 17 days (3 weeks) of vacation time and 15

days of sick time annually

• 14 Paid Holidays

• Flexibility in work schedule

• 4Cs contributes $800 per month towards your health benefits package.

• Comprehensive health benefit package, including Medical, HSA, Dental,

Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Voluntary Life/AD&D, and Long-Term

Disability.

• 403B Retirement Plan

• Professional Development support

• Employee Resource Groups, including Wellness, DEI, Celebration and

Recognition

Internal candidates: Please submit current Resume and Internal application

to: employment@sonoma4cs.org

External candidates: Please submit Cover Letter and Resumes to:

employment@sonoma4cs.org

4Cs is a proud equal opportunity employer. We value and embrace diversity for the benefit of our

employees, our consumers, our products, our community and the planet. We are committed to building an

inclusive workplace for everyone. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, age, religion,

marital status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation,

gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local

law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.