Preschool Teacher/Early Childhood Educator

JCC Association of North America

JCC Association of North America

San Rafael, CA, USA
USD 35k-45k / year
Posted on Aug 27, 2025
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Location and Job Title:

Preschool Teacher/Early Childhood Educator
Osher Marin JCC
200 N San Pedro Rd
San Rafael, CA 94903

Principal Responsibilities:

Osher Marin JCC Preschool Teacher

The JCC Preschools in San Rafael and Mill Valley are seeking teacher-qualified individuals who are passionate about early childhood education and love working with children. Our values-based learning environment fosters a strong sense of community among children, families, and staff. We follow a constructivist, emergent curriculum approach grounded in Jewish values, emphasizing relationships, curiosity, and meaningful learning.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

  • Providing physical and emotional care for children, including diapering and/or changing, meals, nap time, and meeting needs as appropriate.
  • Maintaining an appropriate learning environment, both indoors and outdoors.
  • Respectful and compassionate Interactions with the children.
  • Providing supervision of children, both indoors and outdoors.
  • A willingness to assist teachers with children and other classroom housekeeping duties.
  • Understanding the philosophy of the school and approach to curriculum.
  • Maintaining professional standards and conduct at all times.
  • Respecting confidentiality of school-related information.
  • Performing other duties, as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications:

  • We prefer hiring teachers who are professionally prepared as teachers of young children, with a minimum of 12 units in the field of early childhood education and development, however, we will consider other caring individuals anyone on the ECE path with experience with young children.
  • Teachers must be sensitive in communicating with others and be able to relate professionally with children and adults.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to meet the employment requirements of the licensing agency including clear background check and Live Scan fingerprinting.

Job Type:

  • Full-time, Monday to Friday.

Compensation:

  • Pay Range $26.75 - $30.36 per hour per hour for a teacher-qualified position.
  • Comprehensive and generous benefits package.
  • Paid support for professional development in Early Childhood Education.
  • PTO as well as paid school closures.
  • JCC gym membership.

To Apply:

Please submit a resume with cover letter to Tamar Lai, ECE Director, at tlai@MarinJCC.org.

Not Jewish? Not a problem! The JCC is an equal opportunity employer and embraces people of all faiths and backgrounds. This is a non-profit organization.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualifications:

  • We prefer hiring teachers who are professionally prepared as teachers of young children, with a minimum of 12 units in the field of early childhood education and development, however, we will consider other caring individuals anyone on the ECE path with experience with young children.
  • Teachers must be sensitive in communicating with others and be able to relate professionally with children and adults.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to meet the employment requirements of the licensing agency including clear background check and Live Scan fingerprinting.

Salary:

$35,000 - $45,000

Agency Information:

Join our team!

The Osher Marin Jewish Community Center (JCC) is a non-profit organization with a variety of programs for fitness, early childhood education, summer camp, and lifelong learning. We celebrate Jewish culture while welcoming all community members to learn, explore, and participate in unique and enriching JCC programming throughout the year.

Not Jewish? EVERYONE is welcome at the JCC. The Osher Marin JCC embraces people of all faiths and backgrounds and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.