Substitute Childcare Teacher

North Marin Community Services•Novato, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

North Marin Community Services (NMCS) is seeking a Substitute Childcare Teacher to support children's development in an ECE and/or Before/After School setting. This role involves supervising children, assisting with daily routines, and implementing planned activities in a nurturing and kind manner with an emphasis on positive behavior guidance. The position requires collaboration with the teaching team and supervisor to foster a positive, culturally affirming climate in the classroom. NMCS is a long-standing non-profit dedicated to empowering youth, adults, and families in Novato/North Marin, with a mission focused on well-being, growth, and success. The organization values teamwork, equity, excellence, integrity, and continuous improvement, offering a supportive and professional working environment.

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).