Young Preschool Teacher at North Bay Children Novato, CA

Young Preschool Teacher I – North Bay Children, Novato, CA Job Description

In cooperation with teaching team, plan and implement a variety of diverse, age‑appropriate activities consistent with the philosophies of NBCC and Industry “Best Practices”. All activities and environmental set‑up must meet the children’s individual developmental needs in their entirety (including social‑emotional, cognitive, fine motor, gross motor, and physical development – including health and nutrition objectives as defined by NBCC’s Culture of Health).

In accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act, this position is Full Time non‑exempt compensation. Teachers must demonstrate the ability to work as a collegial team member with respect, trust, and professionalism with co‑workers. The position is aligned with NBCC’s goals, philosophy, and agency’s objectives.

*** You must continue taking classes until you have completed 24 ECE units and 16 GE units. ***

• Proficient in written and spoken Spanish language skills desired, but not required.

• Adheres to all NBCC policies and procedures as mandated by Executive and/or Program Director.
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and inviting arrangement in all classrooms (including outside play areas) which complies with NBCC’s best practices for classroom environments.
• Cooperate with the teaching team to maintain general housekeeping tasks.
• Engage in regular self‑assessment/goal setting and participate in timely evaluation of job performance with the Head Teacher and/or Site Supervisor.
• Obtain appropriate substitutes when ill, for vacation, and any other time off site for any reason.
• Attend all scheduled NBCC Staff Development Days.
• Attend and participate in regular staff meetings, planning meetings with Head Teacher and/or Site Supervisor.
• Participate in workshops, conferences, and other training sessions beneficial to professional goals and the position.
• Conduct ongoing Desired Results Developmental Assessments (DRDP) on children in cooperation with the teaching team.
• Cooperate with Head Teacher and/or Site Supervisor to conduct and participate in semi‑annual parent/teacher conferences.
• Demonstrate professional demeanor at all times.
• Collaborate with Head Teacher, and/or Site Supervisor, and teaching team to implement specific child behavior plans, interventions, and resource referrals.
• Recognize and consider each child in relationship to cultural and ethnic background, and respond with dignity and respect. Foster positive self‑esteem through respectful interactions with children and staff.

• Give warmth and positive attention to each and every child in the classroom.
• Recognize and consider each child in relationship to cultural and ethnic background and respond with dignity and respect. Foster positive self‑esteem through respectful interactions with children and staff.
• Practice positive re‑reinforcement and re‑direction methods.
• Adhere to all CCL Personal Rights requirements. Children must not be subjected to corporal or unusual punishment, including yelling, spanking, humiliation, mental abuse, or punitive interference with daily living functions such as speaking, sleeping or toileting.

• Maintain required supervision of children at all times (inside and outside) in accordance with California State Licensing regulations ratio standards.
• Assist teaching staff in maintaining a safe, orderly arrangement and inviting appearance in all classrooms (including outside play areas).
• Conduct the daily set‑up of classrooms and outside play areas…