Cotati Rohnert Park Co-op Nursery School Director/ Teacher Job Opportunity
The Cotati-Rohnert Park Co-op Nursery School (CRPCNS) provides innovative educational opportunities and is an enriching preschool experience for the whole family. The Co-op encourages learning by presenting children with many different opportunities to experience and manipulate resources and to share what they have learned.
The Co-op is dedicated to helping parents learn how children grow and develop by providing them with a hands-on environment in which the parent or family member can actively participate in their child’s education. Parents will also learn effective and practical parenting techniques through their participation in the classroom.
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate will have a degree in child development, 3+ years of experience in early education (preferably in a play-based model), a Site Supervisor permit or higher through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, and experience working collaboratively with other teachers/families in a learning situation. In addition to experience, the proper skills, attitude, leadership ability, energy, and drive to carry out the mission and vision of the school are extremely important. We seek a talented leader and a member of our community who can embrace the co-op model and work within our community to create an inspiring, nurturing, and safe environment. The position requires a solid understanding of early childhood development, knowledge of Community Child Care Licensing (CCL) requirements, and an ability to transfer that knowledge to staff and families through mentoring and education. The candidate should have classroom experience (ideally in a play-based or cooperative model environment), an innate desire to play, a love of the outdoors, and the ability to educate and communicate with a diverse group of children and adults. In addition to regular director responsibilities, the selected candidate will also be responsible for teaching and administrative duties. We are looking for a new director to start in July 2024, under the mentorship of our outgoing director.
Job Summary:
The Director’s primary responsibility is to facilitate the development, teaching and learning of the children and their parents/caregivers. The Director will oversee the curriculum, teaching staff and class volunteers as well as maintain student, parent/caregivers, and community relationships in a cooperative, developmental preschool environment. The Director will provide professional assistance to the Board of Directors.
Reports to:
The Cotati Rohnert Park Co-op Nursery School’s Board of Directors.
Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s Degree in child development, early childhood education, or related field (related coursework and experience may be considered).
Successful completion of at least 12 units in Early Childhood Education and 6 units of administrative college courses.
Has California Child Development Site Supervisor Permit or Child Development Program Director Permit
3-5 years of experience as a preschool or childcare teacher, preferably in a play-based model.
A strong background and understanding of social and emotional development in children ages 2-5.5 years old.
Experience leading, supervising, and mentoring adults.
Confidence and experience speaking with and teaching diverse groups of adults.
Demonstrates ability to connect with and inspire children from different backgrounds, abilities and developmental levels.
A firm understanding and belief in play-based education.
Proficient in Google Apps (Drive, Sheets, Docs, Calendar, etc.).
Annual First Aid/CPR certification.
Undergoes a health screening, shows proof of a negative TB Test, MMR vaccine, Influenza and TDap (Pertussis) vaccinations.
Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training Certification required biannually.
Must undergo fingerprinting and background check, including DMV records.
Able to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather.
Able to walk, stand, squat, and sit on the floor throughout the day.
Able to lift up to 40 pounds (moving play equipment / picking up children).
Must exhibit strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Must exhibit attention to detail and ability to adapt in a changing outdoor or public setting.
Must be enthusiastic with the students and have a positive attitude.
Must behave in a professional manner, with dependability and discretion.
Essential Functions and Physical Requirements:
Able to observe, see, hear, and respond to children’s needs; including but not limited to emergencies and conflicts that might occur in a classroom, on the playground, in bathrooms, and common areas.
Able to lift 40 pounds from the floor to a waist high table 10-15 times daily.
Able to reach a child 20-30 feet away within 30 seconds without danger to the staff person’s health.
Able to crouch to a child’s height and maintain eye contact at the child’s level. Need to be able to sit on the floor, and stand tall enough to reach and stabilize children on the highest pieces of equipment and guide or carry them down when necessary.
Able to determine cognitive, social, cultural, and physical needs of children. Have the ability to give clear written and verbal communications to parents/caregivers, volunteers, and other staff.
Able to handle the stress, tension, and exasperations that contact with many children and parents/caregivers bring every day.
Working Conditions:
The Director works full-time (approximately 35-40 hours per week) Monday - Friday with some flexibility. The Director will teach, oversee the teaching staff and caregiver classroom volunteers in an indoor and outdoor setting. The position requires some weekend and evening hours for Board and Parent Meetings and school events.
Salary:
Competitive compensation depending on qualifications & experience. The Director is expected to work independently with support and oversight by the Executive Board. Performance evaluation will be provided annually.
Benefits:
Benefits include education and professional development reimbursements, medical stipend and opportunities for discounted tuition. Opportunity for summer school contract.
Salary for Director/Teacher includes the following duties:
Facilitating Classroom Procedures Orientation (August)
Preparation, set up, and running of the 2 week Summer School program
Classroom set up 2 weeks prior to the start of school in September.
Being on grounds as site supervisor during all class times/hours.
Supervising the Parent & Me Teacher class.
(Co)Teaching Caterpillars class.
Teaching Butterflies class.
1 Board meeting (Executive Board or All Board) per month (12).
1 Parent Club/Class Bi-Monthly (5), including 1 Kinder Readiness Meeting (February).
Butterfly parent/teacher conferences (1) per school year.
Available for questions/concerns June-July via email.
The Director/Teacher will make a good effort to attend every school social event.
How to apply:
Please send the following application materials to president@crpcns.org. Post will remain up until filled. The position will remain open until the position is filled.
● Resume
● Cover Letter
● 2-4 professional references
Upon review, the top candidates will be interviewed by the CRPCNS Board of Directors, with a follow-up teaching interview. For any questions or inquiries, please contact: president@crpcns.org
Equal Opportunity:
Cotati Rohnert Park Co-op Nursery School is an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates and honors diversity, and seeks to employ individuals who represent the cultures, language groups and abilities of our surrounding communities, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, race, color, physical or developmental ability or ethnic origin in the hiring of its personnel.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,674.00 - $52,764.00 per year
Benefits:
Employee discount
Professional development assistance
Schedule:
Evenings as needed
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Experience:
Teaching: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
CPR Certification (Required)
CA Child Development Site Supervisor Permit (Preferred)
Child Development Program Director Permit (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Cotati, CA 94931 (Required)
Work Location: In person
