Associate Teacher

COMMUNITY ACTION MARIN’S MISSION:

We make it possible for people in Marin to achieve well-being by providing thevital services they need. Together, we break down the barriers that get in the way of fair and lasting change in service to better outcomes for all.

We hold a shared vision for equity :
Those who live, work, and visit Marin, including all racial and ethnic groups, experience fair and just inclusion. We act together to rectify historic patterns of racial, class, and gender marginalization, ensuring that all see themselves reflected in decision making and that all can participate, prosper, and reach their full potential.

Position:
Associate Teacher

Reports to:

Site/Area Manager

Department:
Children Family & Service

Pay Rate: $29.48-$31.84

Position Type:
Full Time, Hourly

The Associate Teacher supports the delivery of high-quality early childhood education services by assisting in the creation of a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for young children. Under the direction and guidance of the Site/Area Supervisor and Classroom Teacher, the Associate Teacher helps implement developmentally appropriate curriculum, learning experiences, and daily classroom activities that promote children's cognitive, physical, social-emotional, and language development.

The Associate Teacher supports classroom practices and educational programming that align with Head Start Performance Standards, California Department of Education (CDE) regulations, and Community Care Licensing requirements. The role assists with child observations, documentation, and assessments, while helping to foster positive behavior, inclusivity, and individualized learning opportunities that support children's growth and development.

The Associate Teacher collaborates with families, staff, and community partners to promote school readiness and positive child outcomes. In partnership with the Classroom Teacher, the position supports daily classroom operations, including supervision of children, implementation of routines, and maintenance of a healthy and safe learning environment. In the absence of the Teacher, the Associate Teacher assumes responsibility for classroom operations and educational activities to ensure continuity of care and learning.

Additionally, the Associate Teacher may provide guidance and support to Teacher Assistants, Substitutes, Volunteers, and other classroom support personnel as assigned.

• Always maintain active supervision of infants and toddlers in accordance with Community Care Licensing requirements, applicable program standards, and CAM policies and procedures.
• Provide responsive, individualized care that recognizes each child's developmental stage, temperament, cues, abilities, culture, language, and family practices.
• Implement individualized routines for feeding, diapering, toileting, sleeping, transitions, and other daily caregiving needs.
• Maintain a classroom environment that supports children's physical and emotional safety, secure attachment, exploration, and development.
• Follow safe sleep, sanitation, diapering, feeding, food safety, and other infant/toddler health and safety procedures.
• Maintain awareness of children's location and activities and follow established child accountability procedures during classroom activities, transitions, outdoor experiences, and other program activities.
• Promptly identify, respond to, document, and report injuries, incidents, health concerns, developmental concerns, unusual behaviors, or environmental hazards in accordance with established procedures.
• Fulfill responsibilities as a Mandated Reporter in accordance with California law and CAM policies and procedures.
• Build positive,…