"Preschool Lead Teacher (Child Study Center Specialist III)"

Job Description

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

Open Until Filled
Anticipated Start Date: July/August 2025
More than one applicant may be hired from this posting.

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.

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.