Preschool Teacher

North Bay Children's Center

Key Responsibilities

• Professionalism
• Adhere to all NBCC policies and procedures.
• Maintain general housekeeping tasks to provide an orderly, professional environment.
• Obtain and maintain certification of Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR.
• Engage in regular self-assessment and participate in job performance evaluations.
• Obtain appropriate substitutes when ill, on vacation, or otherwise off-site.
• Attend all scheduled NBCC Staff Development Days.
• Demonstrate ability to work collegially with respect, trust, and professionalism.
• Maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
• Support the teaching team in implementing child behavior plans, interventions, and resource referrals.
• Child Interaction
• Adhere to all CCL Personal Rights requirements.
• Provide warmth and positive attention to each child.
• Recognize and consider each child's cultural and ethnic background, responding with dignity and respect.
• Foster positive self-esteem through respectful interactions.
• Practice positive reinforcement and redirection methods.
• Program & Environment Maintenance
• Maintain required supervision of children at all times, adhering to California State Licensing regulations.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, orderly, and inviting classroom environment, including outside play areas.
• Conduct daily set-up of classrooms and outside play areas to promote positive exploration and developmental progress.
• Maintain classroom documents, including daily meal counts and classroom rosters.
• Report all injuries incurred by children or staff in writing.
• Parent Relationships
• Develop meaningful relationships with parents through open, responsive communication.
• Promptly direct relevant feedback (positive or negative) to the Head Teacher and/or Site Supervisor.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 2 – 5 years of experience in an ECE program.
• 12 – 24 ECE units, or be enrolled in units toward GE units.
• CTC Associate Teacher permit.
• Associate Child Development Teaching Permit or higher.
• At least 6 months classroom experience (for those with a permit).
• Ability to obtain a Child Development Associate Permit, or higher, within 6 months of NBCC employment.
• Ability to work collegially as a team member.
• Ability to respond positively to management supervision and feedback.
• Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR certification.
• Valid Driver’s License (if transporting children).
• Child Abuse Managed Reporter Training (online).
• Proof of Immunizations for MMR, Tdap & Flu.
• Current CPR & First Aid.
• Health screening as required.
• Tuberculosis test & document.
• Criminal Record Clearance and/or criminal records exemption (DOJ, CACI & FBI).
• Employee Rights (Lic 9052).
• Health clearance by a physician.
• Ability to fulfill physical requirements, including lifting up to 50 pounds, squatting, bending, reaching, standing, and sitting.
• Proof of current Immunizations (Measles, Pertussis, Influenza, COVID-19).
• T.B. clearance within the past year.
• Use of computers, tablets, cell phone (if provided), and other office equipment.

Compensation

• $27.25 - $31.00 Hourly Wage