Early Intervention Teacher Assistant: Nurture Young Learners

FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY OF SAN FRANCISCO; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully-Paid Medical and Dental Plans

Health Reimbursement Card

Paid Time Off (personal, vacation, and

sick time)

403B with company match

Job summary

Felton Institute is seeking an Early Intervention Teacher Assistant to support assessment and development of children with special needs within our ECE programs in San Francisco. You will collaborate with Lead Teacher and EI team to implement individualized plans, document progress, and communicate with families.

The role requires strong communication, team orientation, and ability to maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment while supporting diverse young learners.

Qualifications

• Must be a High School graduate or equivalent.
• Must hold State of California Commission of Teacher Credentialing Assistant Permit or high
• Upon hire, must pass a physical exam and TB screening, to meet Title 22 regulations as required.
• Upon hire, must pass a Department of Justice fingerprint clearance and a Child Abuse Index clearance as required by licensing
• Must be able to lift 25-40 lbs.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, lower and raise self from floor during classroom activities and to use both hands to grasp securely on a consistent basis
• Must be able to move quickly in an emergency situation
• Knowledge of working with children with special needs a plus
• Knowledge of low-income and homeless issues for children and families preferred
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to the cultural background of the children and families being served
• Ability to relate to children and adults in a positive, respectful manner
• Ability to independently understand, speak, read and write English adequately to communicate effectively with children, parents and staff
• Ability to work independently under broad supervision
• Ability to be a team player with a welcoming attitude

Responsibilities

• Work closely with other teaching/ staff in the development of a comprehensive children’s program in accordance with Felton’s ECE philosophy, policies, and procedures.
• Works cooperatively as a team member with other staff to carry out assigned tasks including activities, child care duties, housekeeping tasks and record keeping so that all the required work for the room is completed in a timely manner.
• Greets parents or guardian cordially and professionally and exchanges accurate information concerning the child’s needs and how his / her day has been daily.
• Create a warm, nurturing, and respectful atmosphere for the children to be encouraged to learn and grow.
• Provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs and interests of each child.
• Provides educational and therapeutic activities for children across the general areas of gross and fine motor, imitation, social responsiveness, exploration, self-help, competence, language, emotional and perceptual – cognitive development using weekly activity plans or individual program plans (for infants and disabled children).
• Work cooperatively with parents, staff and third party consultants to meet the individual needs of children and their families.
• Completes and maintains development records as needed for clients. Additional duties as needed.
• Supervises children under his/her care at all times to insure their safety. Keeps all children within vision in order to be accountable for safety. Follows protocols and procedures at all times on a consistent basis.

Skills

Communication

Team player

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Teacher Assistant Permit (CA)

Job description

Felton Institute is seeking an Early Intervention Teacher Assistant to support assessment and development of children with special needs within our ECE programs in San Francisco. You will collaborate with Lead Teacher and EI team to implement individualized plans, document progress, and communicate with families.

The role requires strong communication, team orientation, and ability to maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment while supporting diverse young learners.