Teacher 1 (T1

Description

Teacher 1

Job Description

EXEMPT: No SALARY LEVEL: $21.00-$25.90 per hour DOE

DEPARTMENT: Early Childhood Education LOCATION: Sonoma County Head Start Centers

SUPERVISION: Center Director HOURS
: FT M-F 40 hours per week, 11 or 12 months/yr

Date: 2025 APPROVED BY: Human Resources Director/ SEIU Union

Our Mission: Sonoma CAN is a catalyst of equitable transformation, aligning partners and resources to implement values-based, data-driven, community-led solutions that help families reach their full potential.

Our Vision: We see our Sonoma County transformed into an empowered community of thriving families where every child is raised with joy, justice, and connection.

Our Values: Joy, Amor, Esperanza, Equity, Fuerza, Dignity, Inclusión

Our Promise: Sonoma CAN changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

At Sonoma Community Action Network (SonomaCAN), we believe that a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthen our team and help us better serve our community. We are committed to fair hiring practices and a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the opportunity to grow professionally.

We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs. Our hiring process complies with all federal, state, and local laws related to equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage individuals who meet the qualifications to apply.

TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE: The pay for this position ranges from $21.00 to $25.90 per hour, depending on experience/ wage matrix. Sonoma CAN offers a generous benefits package available on the first day of the month after your date of hire that includes:

• Medical insurance through Kaiser or Sutter is 80-95% paid by the employer for employee premiums, plus 50% paid by the employer for dependent coverage
• Elective dental, vision insurance, FSA, and Accident insurance.
• Employer-paid $10k of life insurance with expandable options
• Employer-paid Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(K) plan with a 2% contribution and an additional 1% matched contribution after one year of service
• Employee assistance program, Cal Perks
• Approximately 1 week vacation given in lump sum after 5 years of service
• Paid Spring and Winter break
• 96 hours of sick time per year (4 hours accrued per pay period) based on full-time work
• 1 floating personal day
• 16 paid holidays

Under the supervision of the Center Director, the Teacher I works collaboratively to support high-quality classroom experiences that promote the children’s development and school readiness. Implements curriculum, daily routines, and learning environments in alignment with Head Start Performance Standards, written service plans, and California Community Care Licensing regulations. Supports child observation, documentation, required paperwork, and occasional home visits in alignment with the Whole Family Approach.

The Primary Caregiver also collaborates closely with team members to ensure the safety, well-being, and holistic development of every child, while upholding the values of equity, inclusion, and joy in early learning Responsibilities are carried out in accordance with agency policies and applicable federal and state laws. All staff are required to adhere to and exemplify the Head Start and Agency code of conduct.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• The health, safety and supervision of children in the program is essential, therefore every employee is responsible for the health, safety and supervision of children…