Preschool Teacher

North Bay Children Center•Healdsburg, CA

17d•$26 - $30

About The Position

The Preschool Teacher works as a collegial member of the teaching team to support children’s safety, learning, development, and well-being. The role involves interacting with children respectfully and positively, maintaining classroom and outdoor environments, collaborating with staff, and communicating with families. The selected candidate must hold an Associate Child Development Teaching Permit or higher and have at least six months of classroom experience. Candidates who qualify but do not yet hold the permit must obtain an Associate Child Development Permit or higher within six months of starting employment with NBCC. The role also requires compliance with NBCC policies, California State Licensing requirements, and applicable employee health and safety requirements. Work takes place indoors and outdoors, often in a frequently loud environment, and may involve working independently or with peers and supervisors.

Requirements

2–5 years of experience in an early childhood education (ECE) program.
12–24 ECE units and enrollment in units toward general education (GE) units, or a CTC Associate Teacher permit.
Associate Child Development Teaching Permit or higher; candidates who qualify but do not hold the permit must obtain an Associate Child Development Permit or higher within six months of NBCC employment.
At least six months of classroom experience.
Ability to work collegially as a team member and respond positively to management supervision and feedback.
Health screening as required by section 101216(g).
Tuberculosis test and documentation as specified in section 101216(g), with TB clearance within the past year.
Criminal record clearance and/or criminal records exemption (DOJ, CACI, and FBI).
Valid driver’s license if transporting children.
Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training (online).
Proof of immunizations for MMR, Tdap, and flu; the physical-demands section also lists measles, pertussis, influenza, and COVID-19 immunizations.
Current CPR and First Aid.
Physician health clearance.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job, including lifting up to 50 pounds and squatting, bending, reaching, standing, and sitting.

Responsibilities

Adhere to NBCC policies and procedures as directed by executive, program, and/or educational resource leadership.
Collaborate with the teaching team on general housekeeping to maintain an orderly, professional environment.
Obtain and maintain Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR certification as required by California State Licensing.
Participate in regular self-assessment, goal setting, and timely performance evaluations with the Head Teacher and/or Site Supervisor.
Coordinate appropriate substitutes with the Head Teacher, staff, and/or Site Supervisor when absent or away from the site.
Attend scheduled NBCC Staff Development Days.
Work collegially and professionally with coworkers, showing respect and trust.
Support the teaching team in implementing child behavior plans, interventions, and resource referrals.
Follow CCL Personal Rights requirements and protect children from corporal or unusual punishment and punitive interference with daily living functions.
Provide warmth and positive attention to every child.
Respect each child’s cultural and ethnic background and individual needs, and foster positive self-esteem through respectful interactions.
Use positive reinforcement and redirection methods.
Maintain required supervision of children indoors and outdoors in accordance with California State Licensing ratios.
Help maintain safe, orderly, and inviting classrooms and outdoor play areas.
Help set up classrooms and outdoor play areas to promote exploration and developmental progress.
Maintain classroom documents, including daily meal counts, classroom rosters, and related reports.
Report all injuries involving children or staff in writing to the Head Teacher or Site Supervisor.
Develop meaningful relationships with parents through ongoing, open, and responsive communication.
Promptly communicate relevant positive or negative feedback to the Head Teacher and/or Site Supervisor.