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Substitute Childcare Teacher

North Marin Community Services·Novato, California

$25 - $27/hr·Part Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

Supervise and nurture children aged 2-14 in early childhood and after-school settings while implementing planned activities. Assist teachers with daily routines and transport children safely using an agency vehicle.

North Marin Community Services (NMCS) is the anchor human service non-profit serving Novato/North Marin for the past 50+ years.

Our mission is to empower youth, adults, and families in our diverse community to achieve well-being, growth, and success; we envision a strong community with opportunities for all.

A trusted community resource, our quality programs are grounded in stability, expertise, and commitment to effectively address the changing needs of our community.

Recognized for our leadership and program excellence, we provide vital resources, educational opportunities, and economic support to individuals and families in our community.

Whether in the form of short-term assistance or long-term intensive partnership, our interconnected services work together to encourage success at home, at school, and in life to over 10,000 people annually.

Join an organization dedicated to providing a supportive and professional working environment.

Located in beautiful Novato/Marin County/CA, our workplace culture is driven by our five values: teamwork and collaboration, equity, excellence, integrity, and learning and continuous improvement.

The full interview process consists of one Zoom screen, an interview, and a skills assessment.

Pay range English only

  • $24.70 - $25.94/hour
  • English/Spanish bilingual: $25.25 - $26.51/hour

With a $250 sign-on bonus

Schedule

Hours and shifts will vary from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday.

Purpose

To enjoy working with children and supervising them in an ECE and/or Before/After School setting; supporting children’s development in a nurturing, kind manner with emphasis on positive behavior guidance. Assist Teachers in daily routines, including support of staff and agency procedures.

Essential Functions

  • Support with supervision of groups of children from diverse backgrounds and implement daily planned activities/curricula. Ensure positive and open communication with colleagues and supervisor; ensuring professionalism, respecting confidentiality, and following agency procedures regarding conflict resolution.
  • Support teaching team in maintaining proper adult: child ratios. Work closely with supervisor to foster a positive, culturally affirming climate in the classroom and obtain guidance, as needed. Work with and nurture children ages 2-14 from diverse cultural, socio-economic and linguistic backgrounds in a positive manner. Transport children in an NMCS 9-passenger van from NUSD school to NMCS and on field trips. Knowledge of current safety and road regulations for the state of California. Ability to maintain a safe environment within passenger van while transporting children (i.e. behavior guidance, readiness to administer CPR/First Aid, etc.) Work well with others as part of a team Follow and support all policies and procedures in the NMCS handbooks. Provide age-appropriate behavior guidance strategies and model respectful treatment of others at all times Be a strong ambassador for the agency. Complete any related tasks assigned by Child Development managers or Leadership Team. Supervise and interact with children, requiring a full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully participate in activities. Maintain current CPR and First Aid Certification (willing to send to training).

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Conversant in English CPR/First Aid certification (can be completed upon hire) Ability to supervise and interact with children, requiring a full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully participate in activities. Able to clear MVR check Valid Class C driver’s license and insurability at non-risk rates

Preferred Qualifications

12+ Early Childhood Education Units (ECE), including core courses Bilingual (Spanish)/bicultural Associate Teacher Permit or higher Conditions of Hire: Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless granted a medical or religious exemption. Pre-employment health exam including proof of vaccinations and TB test clearance. Criminal record clearance or exemption from California Department of Social Services. All convictions other than minor traffic violations require an exemption, including convictions that have been expunged. North Marin Community Services welcomes and encourages all qualified candidates to apply – especially as we recognize that people bring experience and skills beyond just the technical requirements of a job. We also know that self-doubt can sometimes get in the way of stretching professionally, so if your experience is close to what you see listed here, please consider applying. We value our differences and respect everyone – regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetics, AIDS/HIV, medical condition, political affiliation, disability, age, status as a victim of domestic violence/assault/stalking, or military/veteran status. If you have a disability and need assistance and/or accommodation with applying for a job, please contact hr@northmarincs.org or 415-892-1643 ext. 255.

Requirements

Requires a valid Class C driver's license, CPR/First Aid certification, and the physical ability to engage in all childcare activities. Preferred qualifications include ECE units, an Associate Teacher Permit, and bilingual skills in Spanish.

  • professional certificate
  • CPR Certification
  • Team Collaboration
  • First Aid Certification
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Child Supervision
  • Classroom Management
  • Cultural Competency
  • Bilingual Communication
  • Passenger Van Operation
  • Positive Behavior Guidance

Benefits

  • Sign-on bonus

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$25 - $27/hr
Location
Novato, California
Posted
Jun 18, 2026
Closes
Sep 16, 2026
Application
Employer website
NM

Hiring organization

North Marin Community Services

With over 50 years of service to people in need in North Marin, our mission is to empower youth, adults, and families in our diverse community to achieve well-being, growth, and success. We envision a strong community with opportunities for all. North Marin Community Services...

Salary listed on 2 jobs
IndustryNon-profit Organizations
TypeNonprofit
Size51-200 employees
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Market context

California classroom teachers remain in steady demand

In California, classroom teacher roles often stay competitive because licensed centers look for candidates who can show early childhood classroom leadership, lesson planning, and readiness to meet state compliance steps such as background checks and immunizations. This posting’s requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review the role faster and save research time. If you are considering applying, confirm your 12 ECE units and recent classroom experience before submitting.

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