Description
CHILD CARE INSTRUCTOR II
Parkside Preschool
$46,044 - $55,956 Annually
Plus excellent benefits!
Apply by July 31, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
THE CITY
The City of San Rafael is focused on enhancing our community members' quality of life through well-designed services and a positive workplace culture. San Rafael is the economic and cultural heart of Marin County, and its high quality of life is centered on its commercial districts, engaged neighborhoods, active lifestyle, and natural environment.
With a population of approximately 60,000, San Rafael is a full-service city with a City Council and City manager form of government with 12 departments, more than 400 employees, and an annual budget in fiscal year 2025-2025 of approximately $193 million.
The City's vision is to be a vibrant economic and cultural center reflective of its diversity!
ABOUT PARKSIDE PRESCHOOL
As a play-based program located in the heart of San Rafael, Parkside Preschool is a place where young children ages 2-5 are encouraged through play, connection, and creativity. Parkside Preschool is also a part of the City of San Rafael's Childcare Division, which operates two preschools and five after0school children's centers with a team of 50 educators and support staff. If you are passionate about early learning and want to work in a caring, collaborative environment, we'd love to welcome you to Parkside Preschool!
THE POSITION
The Childcare Division is seeking a full-time Child Care Instructor II to join our dynamic team of educators dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of young children. We're looking for an enthusiastic and experienced individual who is passionate about early childhood development and creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment where children can thrive.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to - view the full job spec HERE)
- Plan, implement, and supervise enrichment and recreation-based programs or developmental preschool programs.
- Develop age-appropriate curriculum and activities to stimulate children's cognitive skills, abilities, and development.
- Evaluate needs of children, staff and site in order to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children and staff.
- Supervise the activities of children and records observations of children's behavior and activities; monitor behavioral patterns and develops assessment and profiles.
- Schedule parent conferences to discuss children's development and concerns; work with family to devise learning and development strategies as necessary.
- Maintain accurate attendance and enrollment records; maintain appropriate confidential records.
- Supervise and coordinate the work of subordinate childcare staff.
- Monitor and order classroom supplies and materials as needed.
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
Our preschool program is evolving with fresh ideas and a commitment to excellence - just like the City's efforts to innovate and grow. This is an exciting time to join our team! We're looking for a Child Care Instructor II who has a genuine passion for working with children and a strong commitment to nurturing their educational and emotional development.
Be part of a passionate team dedicated to inspiring little learners every day!
- Loves with working with children and watching them grow.
- Communicates professionally, respectfully, and empathetically.
- Has a strong understanding of child development principles.
- Uses creativity and problem-solving to lead engaging, age-appropriate activities.
- Collaborates effectively with team members and adds positivity to our team.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Completion of twelve (12) units of Early Childhood Education (ECE) courses.
- One (1) year working with children in a group setting.
- Prefer BA in recreation, education, or related field
- Prefer Child Care Director qualified
Benefits
This position is a regular position of the City’s SEIU Local 1021 employee group and is eligible to receive benefits including but not limited to:
- MEDICAL | City group health coverage, with the City paying a fixed dollar amount toward the cost of the monthly insurance premium: Employee only: $950.00 | Employee plus one: $1,900.00 | Family: $2,400.00
- DENTAL | Premium fully paid for employee plus eligible dependents.
- VISION | Premium fully paid for employee.
- VACATION LEAVE | 10 days annually, increases after 3 years of service
- SICK LEAVE | 12 days annually
- HOLIDAYS | 12 paid City holidays plus 1 floating holiday per year
- BEREAVEMENT LEAVE | Up to 5 days paid leave
- PAID PARENTAL LEAVE (if eligible) | Up to 300 hours paid leave. SEIU employees also contribute to State Disability Insurance (SDI)
- END OF LIFE CARE LEAVE | Up to 80 hours paid leave
- LIFE INSURANCE & AD&D | $20,000 Life policy and $20,000 AD&D policy
- LONG TERM DISABILITY | 66.67% of salary, up to $1,000 per month
- RETIREMENT | Enrollment in the Marin County Retirement System (MCERA) pension plan, a defined benefit retirement program
- Tier 2 - hired on or after 7/1/2011: 2% @ 55, Average of 3 highest years
- Tier 3 PEPRA - hired on or after 1/1/2013: 2% @ 62, Average of 3 highest years
- GYM MEMBERSHIP REIMBURSEMENT | Up to $198 per year
- BILINGUAL PAY (if eligible) | Up to $250 per month
Special Instructions
Apply by Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, August 5, 2025: Panel Interviews to be held IN PERSON
- Thursday, August 7, 2025: Finalist Interviews to be held IN PERSON
It is recommended that you plan your calendar accordingly.