Preschool Lead Teacher (Child Study Center Specialist III)

Salary: $40.31 - $44.43 per hour
Closing Date:
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Kentfield - In Person, CA

Description

Open Until Filled
NEW PRIORITY SCREENING DATE: July 6, 2025Anticipated Start Date: August/September 2025More than one applicant may be hired from this posting.

All application materials must be received by the Priority Screening Date in order to be considered during the initial screening. Applications received after this date may be considered thereafter at the discretion of the College until the position is filled. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. This position primarily performs its duties on the Kentfield Campus and occasional travel to the Indian Valley (Novato) campus may be required, so if not already residing within the Bay Area, the successful candidate must be willing to relocate.

Commitment to Diversity

College of Marin is committed to cultivating a proactively supportive, inclusive, and accountable environment where equity, equity-mindedness, anti-racism, and social justice are valued, centered, and practiced. Our mission is to employ qualified administrators, faculty, and staff who are dedicated to student success and committed to an inclusive, anti-racist campus culture that demonstrates sensitivity to and respect for a diverse population. We serve a county population of approximately 250,000 residents.

Based on Fall 2024 credit enrollment data, the diversity of students at the college includes greater representation than the county with regards to enrollment with Hispanic/Latinx (36% of enrollment), Asian (7%), Black/African American (3%), White (44%), and Multi-racial (7%) students. The high-quality education and training at the College are made possible by our faculty and staff who are committed to excellence. As of Fall 2024, COM's workforce includes Hispanic/Latinx (17%), Asian (7%), Black/African American (5%), White (57%), and Multi-racial (3%) employees.

College of Marin does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, or perception of, race, ethnic group identification, ancestry, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, physical disability, mental disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, family and medical care leave, military or veteran status, or prior record of arrest or conviction, and is subject to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, Civil Rights Act of 1991, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. In accordance with Executive order 11246 (as amended), the College of Marin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

GENERAL PURPOSE
This position involves the planning, coordination and implementation of programs and activities for the Child Study Center. Under general supervision of the Director of Child Study Center Program, the Child Study Center Specialist III assists the Child Study Center Site Coordinator in providing programs and services including compliance with Community Care Licensing, legal policies, and regulations. The Child Study Center Specialist III leads the work of Child Study Center Specialist II, student apprentices, volunteers, and families as assigned. A high degree of independent judgment and creativity is required to address the needs of children, families, and students in the program. Public contact is extensive, primarily involving children, their family and/or other guardians and college staff for the purpose of exchanging program information.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
A Child Study Center Specialist III is distinguished from a Child Study Center Specialist II and a Child Study Center Specialist I in that the Child Study Center Specialist III is expected to have specialized knowledge and more responsibility in the areas of leadership and curriculum planning.

Essential Functions

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

Direct, oversee, plan, implement and evaluate the children's program, including the environment, daily schedule, play-based curriculum, and positive guidance to support each child's developmental stage and individual needs
Plan, implement and maintain a classroom environment that supports children's engagement, positive identity, and recognition of unique family cultures
Partner with families through an equity lens, support home language and culture, celebrate diversity, and incorporate anti-bias curriculum practices
Oversee and conduct ongoing observation, assessment, and documentation processes of children's development and complete developmental profiles twice a year, at minimum and child portfolios as required and results used to inform curriculum
Lead by modeling best practices for Child Study Center Specialists, and student apprentices by facilitating positive guidance techniques for children's social and emotional development while maintaining children's dignity with respectful interactions
Develop positive, trusting relationships with families through effective communication and ongoing feedback on children's progress
Collaborate with the Child Study Center team and Program Director to identify and address health and social service needs of children and families
Meet with families to discuss potential special needs assessments and share the referral process and importance of early intervention
Meet with the early intervention team to support children and families with special needs and/or developmental delays
Lead in planning for inclusion of children with special needs, providing accommodations and offering support in all developmental domains
Initiate and implement in-service trainings, family engagement activities, and program events
Ensure compliance with health and safety standards, licensing and state rules, laws and regulations, and demonstrate proper procedures for program equipment and supplies
Communicate and interact with positive, effective, respectful language when engaging and working with children and adults
Provide guidance and support to Child Study Center Specialists, student assistants, students, and volunteers
Collaborate and support ECE faculty in supervising, mentoring, and evaluating student apprentices, as well as collaborating with students in planning and implementing curriculum assignments
Exchange information with families, faculty, staff, students, and volunteers regarding center policies and procedures
Stay abreast of current research and best practices related to child development theories, teaching strategies, materials, and resources
Participate in approved professional development activities 21 hours per year to stay updated on permit issued by California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, current ECE practices and technologies
Along with the Site Supervisor, recommend and purchase necessary supplies, materials, equipment, and food to maintain inventory
Utilize databases and computer software for data entry, enrollment, reporting, correspondence, and preparation
Uphold the National Association for the Education of Young Children's (NAEYC) professional ethics, confidentiality, and collegiality in problem-solving
Lead and direct other staff as required
Perform any other related duties as assigned

Requirements & Desirables

REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience:

Child Development Master Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (or the qualifications to apply)
Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development or a closely related field
Minimum three years of successful experience teaching children 0-5 years of age in a center-based child development program
Experience supervising and training the work of child development center staff in a center-based setting; OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience, AND

A demonstrated commitment to equity-minded practices in support of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, college staff, and community members.

Other Licenses & Certifications:

Current CPR and Pediatric First Aid
15 hours of Health & Safety training as required by licensing

Or ability to obtain prior to start date.

Desirable Requirements:

Experience with Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) tool
Experience with Ages and Stages Questionnaire-3 and Ages and Stages Questionnaire- Social Emotional tools
Experience applying the strategies of Pre-K-3rd CLASS in educator-child interactions, including Emotional Support, Classroom Organization, and Instructional Support

Please note: Children's Center Instructional Permits obtained prior to February 1997 are considered equivalent to the Child Development Teacher's Permit (Child Development Permit Matrix). Possession of a Site supervisor Permit or a Children's Center Supervision Permit and bilingual ability in a language other than English are desirable for positions in this classification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Knowledge of:

Knowledge of the techniques and program activities related to developmentally appropriate early childhood education\
Knowledge of the most recent iteration of the California Learning Foundations

Skills and Abilities to:

Skill in establishing and maintaining respectful, sensitive, and effective communication and working relationships with people who are diverse in their cultures, language groups and abilities
Skill in teaching, teaching and guiding children 0-5 years in structured learning and play activities
Skill in programming planning, implementation, and evaluation
Skill in oral communication, including public speaking
Skill in researching and compiling data for studies and reports
Skill in interviewing and assessment
Ability to work effectively as part of a team

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Prior to employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete the following:

In accordance with Federal Law all employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Criminal Justice/Fingerprint Clearance and Child Abuse Index Services clearances.
California Education Code, Section 87408.6 requires persons employed by a community college in an academic or classified position to submit to a TB risk assessment developed by CDPH and CTCA and, if risk factors are present, an examination to determine that he or she is free of infectious TB; initially upon hire and every four years thereafter.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS: All Marin Community College District (MCCD) employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the MCCD requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. For more information, please see the MCCD Emergency Operations Plan.
Candidates applying for positions with the Marin Community College District may be disqualified from consideration should their conviction history not meet the standards established under the California Education Code.

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
The following documents must be attached to your application in order to render it complete. Use the Attachment Type indicated in parentheses when making your attachments.

Cover Letter describing your interest in the position, including how you meet the minimum requirements and are qualified to perform the essential functions as listed in this job posting. (cover letter)
Resume (resume)
Transcript conferring Bachelor's degree or showing whatever coursework you have completed and are using as the basis for your application as described in the Requirements section above, if applicable. (transcript)
Copy of current Child Development Master Teacher Permit (license). If you hold other CA Child Development permits, please attach all that are currently valid.
Copy of valid/current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification (if you hold it)
STATEMENT: Please provide a response to the following prompt (one page maximum): College of Marin's commitment to educational excellence is rooted in providing equitable opportunities and fostering success for all members of our diverse community. Practices and outcomes related to diversity and inclusion are vital measures of institutional excellence. Please define equity and describe how you would support College of Marin's efforts to provide equitable opportunities for all our students.

Supplemental & Salary Information

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:
This classification requires oral communication with individuals and groups in close proximity; data comparison, analysis, and interpretation; tact and patience; flexibility and adaptability to sudden changes; lifting 50 lbs., bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching; reaching overhead; moving objects of moderate weight; quick movements and running in order to perform the essential functions.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employees work under classroom conditions subject to frequent public contact and interruption and to intermittent exposure to moderate to high noise levels. Contact with children, parents, and other staff is extensive.
The employee may be required to travel to locations other than the assigned work site, and occasional evening work may be required.

CLASSIFICATION CATEGORYEmployees in classifications represented by the California School Employees' Association (CSEA)Chapter 196 and are required to comply fully with the CSEA/Marin Community College District (MCCD) Collective Bargaining Agreement, including payment of union dues or charitable contributions. General information regarding rights and responsibilities under the Agreement can be found in the Collective Bargaining Agreements section of our Human Resources site. CSEA employees are also members of the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), to which the member contributes up to 8% of their reportable compensation on a monthly basis.

WORK SCHEDULE

Campus: Kentfield

Full-time Equivalent: 1.0
Months per Year: 12
Work Days/Hours:
The Child Study Center is open 7:45am-5pm M-Th and 7:45-4pm F
Schedule to be determined but not to exceed 7.5 hours per day; 37.5 hours per week

SALARY INFORMATION

FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Salary Grade: CSEA 122
Starting Salary Range: $40.31 - $44.43 per hour (step 1 to 3). Normal entering step is Step 1.

Please refer to our Human Resources web site for salary schedules.

SELECTION PROCESS
Applications must include the documents listed in the Required Documents section to be rendered complete; incomplete applications will not be accepted. Screening will begin after the priority screening date. Applicants selected to interview will be contacted to schedule an interview appointment with the screening committee; however, applicants will be notified of their status, either way, following the screening. Regrettably, College of Marin is not able to offer reimbursement for travel to interviews at this time.

THE BENEFITS OF EMPLOYMENT WITH COLLEGE OF MARIN

CSEA Full-time Employees:

Medical Insurance: The District offers six plan options through Kaiser and Blue Shield. Effective 10/01/2024, the District's contributions for medical insurance coverage are as follows:

Employee-only: $1,600/month
Employee plus one dependent: $2,300/month
Employee plus two or more dependents: $2,800/month

Dental and Vision Insurance - Delta Dental and VSP vision plans for employee and dependents, with no cost to employees

Vacation Leave - 90 hours of accrual annually, with additional accrual after 3, 10, and 14 years of service.

Paid Holidays - 17 paid holidays annually, which includes a paid winter holiday break at the end of December.

Sick Leave - 7.5 hours per month, 90 hours per year

Retirement through CalPERS - MCCD contributes 27.05% of employee's creditable earnings to CalPERS on a monthly basis (2024/2025). Vested after five (5) years. Mandatory employee contribution for 2024/2025 is 7% - 8%, depending on original date of membership and prior membership status.

Life Insurance - $50,000, with the option to purchase additional voluntary life insurance for the Lesser of 5x base annual salary or $500,000

Additional Retirement Savings Plans - Employees are also eligible to participate in a voluntary, tax-advantaged 403(b) or 457(b) retirement savings plan.

Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability (employee paid), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's), pet insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Additional Benefits (at no cost to employee):

24/7 Helpline through the Employee Assistance Program (All members)
24/7 Physician Access through MD Live (Blue Shield members).
Expert Medical Opinions through Teladoc (All members).
Generic Medications through Costco (Blue Shield members).
Enhanced Cancer Benefit through Contigo Health (Blue Shield members).
Hip, Knee, and Spine Surgical Benefit through Carrum Health (Blue Shield members).
Personal Health Coaching through Vida Health (Blue Shield members).
Physical Therapy for Back and Joint Pain (Blue Shield members).
Discounts for Gym memberships, Hearing Aids and LASIK Eye Surgery (Blue Shield members).
ClassPass Kaiser Permanente has teamed up with fitness industry leader ClassPass to make it easier for employees to exercise from the comfort of their homes. (Kaiser members).

For more information regarding MCCD's comprehensive benefit plans, please see ourMarin Community College District 2024/2025 Employee Benefit Guide (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader).

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Preschool Lead Teacher (Child Study Center Specialist III)

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