Preschool Teacher

North Bay Children; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

North Bay Children in Petaluma, CA, seeks a Preschool Teacher to join our caring classroom team. The role focuses on helping young learners meet developmental milestones in a warm, structured setting on-site at our center.

Responsibilities include maintaining a professional classroom, obtaining required pediatric first aid and CPR certifications, and collaborating with the Head Teacher and staff to support individual student needs. Prior ECE experience and the appropriate permit are required.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in an ECE program.
• 12–24 ECE units, or enrolled toward GE units, OR an Associate Teacher permit.
• Applicants without the above must obtain a Child Development Associate Permit or higher within 6 months of NBCC employment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professionalism and contribute to a clean, orderly classroom environment.
• Obtain and maintain Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR as required by CA licensing.
• Engage in regular evaluation of job performance with the Head Teacher or Site Supervisor.
• Arrange for substitutes when ill, on vacation, or off-site for any reason.
• Attend NBCC staff development days.
• Support the teaching team with behavior plans, interventions, and referrals.
• Provide warmth and positive attention to each child and respect diverse backgrounds.
• Adhere to licensing standards and classroom ratio requirements.
• Communicate with parents and staff to foster a supportive learning environment.

Skills

ECE experience

Teamwork

Professionalism

Positive interactions with children

Education

Associate Teacher Permit or higher

Job description

Preschool Teacher

North Bay Children Petaluma, California, United States

About this position

• 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.
• Qualifications:

  The person selected for this position is required to possess an "Associate" Child Development Teaching Permit or higher with 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.

• Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to the following:
  • Professionalism
    • 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.
  • Child Interaction
    • 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.
  • Program & Environment Maintenance
    • 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.
  • Parent Relationships
    • 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.
  • Work Environment
    • Noise level in the work environment is frequently loud