Preschool 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.

Job Title:

Preschool Teacher

Reports to:

Site/Area Manager

Department:
Children & Family Services

Location:

San Rafael Early Learning Center

Type:
Full Time

Pay: $40.32 - $46.75

The Preschool Teacher, under the direction of the Site Manager, supports the daily operations of a preschool classroom and ensures that educational programming aligns with Head Start Performance Standards, California Department of Education (CDE) regulations, and Community Care Licensing requirements. This role fosters the cognitive, physical, emotional, and social development of children, while building positive relationships with families, staff, and partners.

Build nurturing, responsive relationships with children to support their physical and emotional development.

Maintain active supervision at all times to ensure child safety.

Comply with licensing regulations, health protocols, and sanitation standards.

Conduct daily health checks and complete quarterly safety checklists.

Follow Family Style Meal protocols and manage allergy documentation.

Submit timely reports for incidents, accidents, and supply needs.

Implement Creative Curriculum and integrate enhancements such as SEAL, GLAD, and Teaching Pyramid.

Apply a reflective cycle of observation, planning, and assessment using DRDP online.

Conduct annual classroom assessments (e.g., ECERS, ITERS, SACERS).

Align instruction with best practices in early childhood development.

Maintain up-to-date portfolios and developmental screenings.

Use assessment results to adapt instruction and classroom routines.

Participate in case management, transition planning, and IEP implementation.

Support dual language learners in accordance with agency policies.

Use positive behavior guidance strategies such as redirection, logical choices, and natural consequences.

Promote self-regulation, problem-solving, and positive peer interactions.

Provide consistent, nurturing verbal and physical support.

Create a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere for all children and families.

Incorporate diverse books, materials, and visuals reflective of community cultures.

Support full participation of children with disabilities through collaboration with specialists.

Assist with routines such as meals, toileting, and cleanup.

Foster a positive team culture through communication, modeling, and collaboration.

Provide mentorship to substitutes and volunteers.

Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and in-service days.

Uphold CAM and Head Start/CDE policies, procedures, and Code of Ethics.

Maintain respectful, professional relationships with children, families, and staff.

Ensure timely, accurate completion of documentation and reports.

Adhere to work schedules, reporting procedures, and confidentiality standards.

Demonstrate commitment to CAM’s mission and values in daily practices.

All applicants must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field (minimum requirement).

24 ECE/CD units, including core courses, plus 16 general education units.

California Child Development Teacher Permit.

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Minimum of 1 year working with children under age five in a group…