Preschool Teacher (ECE) — Collaborative, Growth‑Oriented

North Bay Children's Center; Healdsburg (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

North Bay Children’s Center seeks an Associate Teacher to join our ECE team in California. The role requires 2–5 years’ experience in an ECE program and 12–24 ECE units or enrollment toward GE units.

An Associate Teacher permit (or higher) is required, with a plan to obtain a Child Development Associate Permit within 6 months if not already held. You will collaborate with the teaching team to provide a warm, safe classroom, and support positive outcomes for children.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in ECE program.
• 12–24 ECE units; must be enrolled in units toward GE units or have a CTC Associate Teacher permit.
• Must possess an "Associate" Child Development Teaching Permit or higher with at least 6 months classroom experience; if not possessed, must obtain a Child Development Associate Permit within 6 months of NBCC employment.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to NBCC policies and procedures; maintain a professional environment.
• Obtain and maintain Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR certifications as required by CA licensing.
• Support teaching team with behavior plans, interventions, and resource referrals.
• Develop meaningful relationships with parents and maintain open communication.
• Ensure supervision of children per CA licensing ratio standards; assist with classroom setup and daily documentation.
• Report injuries to Head Teacher or Site Supervisor in writing.

Skills

Teamwork

Professionalism

Child interaction

Communication

Education

Associate Teacher permit

Tools

Computers

Tablets

Job description

North Bay Children’s Center seeks an Associate Teacher to join our ECE team in California. The role requires 2–5 years’ experience in an ECE program and 12–24 ECE units or enrollment toward GE units.

An Associate Teacher permit (or higher) is required, with a plan to obtain a Child Development Associate Permit within 6 months if not already held. You will collaborate with the teaching team to provide a warm, safe classroom, and support positive outcomes for children.