Preschool Teacher

North Bay Children•Novato, CA

15d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for adhering to all NBCC policies and procedures, maintaining general housekeeping tasks, obtaining and maintaining certification of Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR, engaging in regular self-assessment and goal setting, attending NBCC Staff Development Days, and demonstrating the ability to work as a collegial team member. The role also involves adhering to all CCL Personal Rights requirements, providing warmth and positive attention to each child, recognizing and considering each child's cultural and ethnic background, practicing positive reinforcement and re-direction methods, maintaining required supervision of children, assisting in maintaining a safe and inviting classroom environment, conducting daily set-up of classrooms, maintaining classroom documents, and reporting injuries. Additionally, the position requires developing meaningful relationships with parents through open communication and promptly directing feedback to the Head Teacher or Site Supervisor.

Requirements

2 – 5 years of experience in ECE program
12 – 24 ECE units, need to be enrolled in units toward GE units, OR CTC Associate Teacher permit.
An "Associate" Child Development Teaching Permit or higher
At least 6 months classroom experience.
Individuals who do not possess but qualify, must obtain a Child Development Associate Permit, or higher, within 6 months of NBCC employment.
Associate Teachers are required to work collegially as a team member with other center staff and respond positively to all management supervision and feedback.
Obtain and maintain certification of Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR as required by California State Licensing
Health screening as required in section 101216(g)
Tuberculosis test & document as specified in section 101216(g).
Criminal Record Clerance and/or criminal records exemption (DOJ, CACI & FBI).
Valid Driver’s License (if transporting children).
Child Abuse Managed Reporter Training (online).
Employee Rights (Lic 9052).
Proof of Immunizations for MMR, Tdap & Flu.
Current CPR & First Aid.
Health clearance by a physician.
Ability to fulfill physical requirements of the job including lifting up to 50 pounds, range of movement including squatting, bending, reaching, standing, and sitting.
Proof of current Immunizations (Measles, Pertussis, Influenza, COVID-19).
T.B. clearance within the past year.

Responsibilities

Adheres to all NBCC policies and procedures as mandated by Executive, Program, and/or Educational Resource Director.
In cooperation with the teaching team, maintain general housekeeping tasks (to provide and orderly, professional environment and atmosphere).
Obtain and maintain certification of Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR as required by California State Licensing
Engage in regular self-assessment/goal setting and participate in timely evaluation of job performance with the Head Teacher and/or Site Supervisor.
In cooperation with the Head Teacher, staff and/or Site Supervisor, obtain appropriate substitutes when ill, for vacation, and any other time off site for any reason.
Attend all scheduled NBCC Staff Development Days.
Demonstrate ability to work as a collegial team member with respect, trust, and professionalism with co-workers.
Demonstrate professional demeanor at all times.
Support teaching team in implementing specific child behavior plans, intervention, and resource referrals.
Adheres to all CCL Personal Rights requirements. Children in childcare programs must not be subjected to corporal or unusual punishment, including yelling, spanking, humiliation, mental abuse, or punitive interference with daily living functions such as speaking, sleeping or toileting.
Give warmth and positive attention to each and every child in the classroom.
Recognize and consider each child in relationship to cultural and ethnic background, as well as respond to each unique individual child with dignity and respect. Foster positive self-esteem through respectful interactions with children and staff.
Practice positive re-enforcement and re-direction methods. Children in childcare programs must not be subjected to corporal or unusual punishment, including spanking, humiliation, mental abuse, or punitive interference with daily living functions such as speaking, sleeping or toileting.
In cooperation with all the teaching staff, maintain required supervision of children at all times (inside and outside) in accordance with California State Licensing regulations ratio standards. Aides, who do not have at least 12 CORE ECE units, may not be left alone with children without supervision).
Assist teaching staff in maintaining a safe, orderly arrangement and inviting appearance in all classrooms (including outside play areas).
In cooperation with staff, conduct the daily set-up of classrooms and outside play areas in an inviting fashion as to promote positive exploration and developmental progress.
In cooperation with the teaching team, maintain classroom documents: daily meal counts, classroom rosters, and such reports.
Report to the Head Teacher or Site Supervisor, in writing, all injuries incurred by children or staff.
Develop meaningful relationships with parents through facilitation of open, responsive communication on a continual basis.
Promptly direct any relevant feedback (positive or negative issues) to the Head Teacher and/or Site Supervisor.