October 9, 2026

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Willow Nest Childcare is looking for a Teacher 

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My name is Deysi Castiblanco, and I am the owner and director of Willow Nest Childcare, a licensed Large Family Child Care Home in Novato (License #214005733). We opened in May 2026 and are currently looking to hire a teacher to join our team. Willow Nest is a bilingual English-Spanish program inspired by Montessori and Waldorf approaches, with a strong focus on nature-based learning. We serve up to 14 children, ages 3 months to 6 years, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

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Job Description:

This is a full-time position. While 12 ECE units are preferred, they are not required. Spanish language skills are a plus.

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For More Information And How To Apply Contact:

​Deysi Castiblanco
Director, Willow Nest Childcare
(415) 496-8755
(510) 512-9939
www.willownestchildcare.com

 

 

 

 

October 7, 2026

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First Friends Preschool is looking for a Preschool Teacher 

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First Friends Preschool is a small, relationship-centered preschool community in Fairfax, California. Our approach blends emergent, Reggio Emilia-inspired practices with a strong emphasis on play, social-emotional development, independence, collaboration, and respect for each child as a capable learner. We are looking for a warm, grounded, collaborative teacher who genuinely enjoys being with young children and wants to be part of a thoughtful and supportive teaching team.

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Role:

Our teachers create a safe, joyful, engaging environment for children ages 2-5. The ideal candidate is responsive to children, comfortable working as part of a team, and excited to contribute ideas while remaining flexible as children's interests and classroom needs evolve.
We are looking for the right person for our community more than a particular resume. We welcome candidates with different levels of experience who bring warmth, curiosity, professionalism, and a collaborative spirit to their work with children.

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Key Responsibilities:
● Build warm, trusting relationships with children and families.
● Support children's social-emotional development, independence, self-regulation, and problem-solving through responsive guidance and co-regulation.
● Engage meaningfully in children's play and help create an environment that encourages curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and exploration.
● Collaborate with the teaching team to develop emergent curriculum, invitations to play, small-group experiences, and classroom materials based on children's interests and developmental needs.
● Maintain active supervision and support children's health, safety, toileting, meals, rest, transitions, and daily routines.
● Observe and document children's learning and development and contribute to classroom and family communication.
● Communicate respectfully and professionally with families and colleagues.
● Participate in classroom setup, cleanup, preparation, staff meetings, professional development, and other responsibilities that support the daily operation of the school.
● Follow First Friends policies and all applicable California Community Care Licensing requirements.
 

What We're Looking For:
● A genuine love of working with young children and an understanding that play is central to early learning.
● A warm, calm, respectful approach to guidance and behavior support.
● Strong communication, collaboration, reliability, and flexibility.
● Interest in child-centered, emergent, Reggio Emilia-inspired, or other developmentally appropriate early childhood practices.
● Ability to work actively on the floor and outdoors with young children and participate fully in the physical routines of a preschool classroom.
● Experience in early childhood education is valued, but we are especially interested in finding the right fit for our school community.
 

Licensing & Employment Qualifications:
Candidates must meet position qualifications as defined by California Community Care Licensing Title 22 regulations and complete or maintain all requirements applicable to the role, including:
● Complete required fingerprinting and obtain criminal record clearances through both the California
Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) prior to the first day of
work.
● Maintain current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification
● Complete required Mandated Reporter Training and Sexual Harassment Prevention Training,
● Complete Integrated Pest Management (IPM) training and required annual renewal.
● Provide required health documentation, including a physician's report, TB clearance, and required
immunization records or applicable documentation.
● Provide required identity and employment documentation, including a valid driver's license,
passport, or other applicable identification.
● Maintain all required certifications, clearances, training, and personnel documentation throughout
employment.

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Benefits:
● Paid time off during scheduled school holiday closure breaks. About 5 weeks plus all bank
holidays.
● Healthcare stipend for full-time employees.
● 40 hours of sick time.
● Paid professional development and training.
● Flexible scheduling.
● A warm, supportive, and collaborative teaching community.

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Location: Fairfax, CA
Start Date: December 2026
Pay: Compensation is $28-$31 per hour, depending on experience, education, qualifications, and schedule.

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To Apply:
Send your resume and a brief intro to info@ffpreschool.com

 

 

 

July 22, 2026

 

Marin Horizon School is looking for a Substitute Teacher

School Description

Since its founding in 1977, Marin Horizon has been providing a challenging and robust academic program combined with character-enhancing life skills. Marin Horizon is a place of creative, active learning built around our commitment to developing each student’s confident voice. Marin Horizon serves about 300 students from toddler through grade eight and is located in Mill Valley, CA.

 

Position Summary:
Marin Horizon School seeks people who love to work with children to serve as regular substitute teachers in all four Divisions of the School (Toddler: 2 & 3 year olds; Primary: 3 - 5 year olds; Lower: K - 4th Grade; Middle: 5th - 8th Grade).

Substitute teachers report to Division Directors. Substitute teachers are under no obligation to accept a daily on call request. However, substitute teachers must be willing to receive possible phone calls as early as 6:00am on the school day and up to 10:00pm the night before a given school day.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

● Implement lesson plans when they are provided

● Exhibit good/appropriate sense of humor and flexibility

● Foster a sense of joy about learning

● Supervise children in classrooms and during break times in a manner that ensures the health and safety of all children

● Maintain classroom management while adhering to the school’s philosophy and mission

● Possibly performing other related duties, such as helping at pick up and during lunch times

● Reporting all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and/or discipline issues to the appropriate Division Director in a timely manner

● Helping to ensure that materials, facilities, and equipment are maintained

● If applicable, reporting attendance

● Following the daily schedule and ensuring that students are dismissed on time from each class

● Documenting anything the absent teacher may want/need to know upon return to school

 

Strong candidates will have most or all of the following: strong communication skills, confidence speaking with a group of children, compassionate leadership, dependability, responsibility, reliability, positive outlook, energy, and enthusiasm.

 

Substitute teachers check in at the front desk upon arrival and prior to leaving when work is completed for the day.

 

Compensation and Benefits:

The hourly compensation rate will be $26 per hour.

 

How to Apply:

Resumes and cover letters should be sent to jobs@marinhorizon.org. Please indicate which Divisions (list as many as you are open to) of the school you would be interested in for substitute teaching opportunities (Toddler, Primary, Lower, Middle).

 

Equity Statement:

Marin Horizon School is committed to building and maintaining a community that is inclusive, equitable, and welcoming to all. We believe that diversity—in background, identity, perspective, and experience—strengthens our school and enriches the educational environment. We welcome and encourage candidates of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, religious affiliations, socioeconomic backgrounds, and identities to apply. Marin Horizon does not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic and is committed to fair and equitable hiring practices.

 

*Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required background checks, fingerprinting, and TB clearance.

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