Substitute Childcare Teacher

North Marin Community Services•Novato, CA

7d•$25 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

North Marin Community Services (NMCS) is the anchor human service non-profit serving Novato/North Marin for the past 50+ years. Our mission is to empower youth, adults, and families in our diverse community to achieve well-being, growth, and success; we envision a strong community with opportunities for all. A trusted community resource, our quality programs are grounded in stability, expertise, and commitment to effectively address the changing needs of our community. Recognized for our leadership and program excellence, we provide vital resources, educational opportunities, and economic support to individuals and families in our community. Whether in the form of short-term assistance or long-term intensive partnership, our interconnected services work together to encourage success at home, at school, and in life to over 10,000 people annually. Join an organization dedicated to providing a supportive and professional working environment. Located in beautiful Novato/Marin County/CA, our workplace culture is driven by our five values: teamwork and collaboration, equity, excellence, integrity, and learning and continuous improvement. The full interview process consists of one Zoom screen, an interview, and a skills assessment.

Requirements

Conversant in English
CPR/First Aid certification (can be completed upon hire)
Ability to supervise and interact with children, requiring a full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully participate in activities.
Able to clear MVR check
Valid Class C driver’s license and insurability at non-risk rates

Nice To Haves

12+ Early Childhood Education Units (ECE), including core courses
Bilingual (Spanish)/bicultural
Associate Teacher Permit or higher

Responsibilities

Support with supervision of groups of children from diverse backgrounds and implement daily planned activities/curricula.
Ensure positive and open communication with colleagues and supervisor; ensuring professionalism, respecting confidentiality, and following agency procedures regarding conflict resolution.
Support teaching team in maintaining proper adult: child ratios.
Work closely with supervisor to foster a positive, culturally affirming climate in the classroom and obtain guidance, as needed.
Work with and nurture children ages 2-14 from diverse cultural, socio-economic and linguistic backgrounds in a positive manner.
Transport children in an NMCS 9-passenger van from NUSD school to NMCS and on field trips.
Maintain a safe environment within passenger van while transporting children (i.e. behavior guidance, readiness to administer CPR/First Aid, etc.)
Work well with others as part of a team
Follow and support all policies and procedures in the NMCS handbooks.
Provide age-appropriate behavior guidance strategies and model respectful treatment of others at all times
Be a strong ambassador for the agency.
Complete any related tasks assigned by Child Development managers or Leadership Team.
Supervise and interact with children, requiring a full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully participate in activities.
Maintain current CPR and First Aid Certification (willing to send to training).