Join Our Team & Make a Difference: Early Childhood Educators at Community Action Marin!
Be a part of something meaningful! Community Action Marin (CAM), Marin County's official anti-poverty agency since 1967, is seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join our Child Family Services (CFS) team. We're the largest non-profit social services provider in the county, and we're committed to eliminating the causes and consequences of poverty. If you're passionate about early childhood education and want to make a real difference in children's lives, we encourage you to apply!
Multiple Opportunities in Beautiful Marin County!
We have various teaching positions available across multiple locations, including:
- Preschool/Lead Teacher: $38.80 - $44.95
- Infant/Toddler Teacher: $33.55 - $44.95
- Associate Teacher: $26.11 - $30.62
About CAM's Child Family Services:
As a Head Start Program, we provide year-round early childhood education serving children aged 0 through pre-kindergarten. As a teacher at CAM, you'll be part of a dynamic team engaged in a continuous cycle of observing, guiding, learning, and assessing children's progress. You'll create a joyful and stimulating environment where every child can thrive.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities include but aren't limited to):
- Supervise children and maintain a safe environment.
- Nurture children's curiosity and spirit with joy and respect.
- Facilitate age-appropriate, play-based curriculum and activities.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with children, staff, and parents.
- Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
- Support the teaching team to maintain proper ratios and structure.
- Ensure the health and safety of each child, following emergency procedures.
Who You Are:
- Passionate about Early Childhood Education
- Dependable, warm, patient, and possess a good sense of humor
- Accommodating, self-starting, and creative
- Professional, punctual, and reliable
- Committed to continuing education
- Excellent communication skills (staff and parents)
Location: Marin County – click here for a map of locations: https://camarin.org/locations/
Generous Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive Hourly Rates:
- Preschool/Lead Teacher: $38.80 - $44.95
- Infant/Toddler Teacher: $33.55 - $44.95
- Associate Teacher: $26.11 - $30.62
- Bilingual Pay: 5% increase for fluency in English and Spanish
- Signing Bonus for fully permitted Teachers!
- Paid Lunches: In addition to your regular hours
- Continuing Education Incentives: Pay increases with additional credits
- Comprehensive Benefits:
- 100% medical and vision coverage for employees (depending on plan)
- Generous paid time off
- 403b retirement plan with employer match (from day one!)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
- Employee Discounts
- Professional Development Assistance
- Referral Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
Strong Career Development:
- Ongoing internal advancement opportunities
- Encouragement for staff academic development
- Excellent career launching pad for aspiring teachers
- Unique Team Culture & Leadership Opportunities:
- Supportive, transparent, and inclusive workplace
- Employee well-being and community input are prioritized
- Regular feedback mechanisms (surveys, suggestion boxes, Town Halls)
- Opportunities to join the Staff Council and elevate frontline voices
Qualifications (by Title):
Preschool Teacher:
Infant/Toddler Teacher:
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Education: Must have a minimum of 24 units of Early Childhood Education (including 6 units specific to infant/toddler care) and meet permit requirements. Preferred: AA/BA in ECE/CD (and coursework meeting CA Child Care Licensing requirements for fully qualified infant/toddler teacher - 24 core units, 6 infant/toddler specific).
Associate Teacher:
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Education: Must have a minimum of 12 college-level semester/equivalent quarter units (covering child/human growth and development, child/family/community, and program/curriculum). For Infant/Toddler classrooms: 6 ECE units must be infant/toddler specific
Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply today!