Early Childhood Educators for Children & Family Services - Teacher

Early Childhood Educators for Children & Family Services - Teacher

About Community Action Marin

COMMUNITY ACTION MARIN’S MISSION:
We make it possible for people in Marin to achieve well-being by providing the vital 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.

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:

• Associate Teacher: $26.11 - $30.62
• Associate Teacher Float: $26.11 - $30.62

All Positions Require Permit through CTC currently.

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.

• 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.

• 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)
• 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
• 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
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
• Employee Discounts
• Professional Development Assistance
• Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Ongoing internal advancement opportunities
• Encouragement for staff academic development
• Excellent career launching pad for aspiring teachers
• Supportive, transparent, and inclusive workplace
• Employee well-being and community input are prioritized
• Opportunities to join the Staff Council and elevate frontline voices

• 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
• 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

• 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