Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher

Wu Yee Children's Services; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid health, dental and vision

Professional development opportunities

Tuition assistance

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Wu Yee Children’s Services in San Francisco seeks experienced Lead Teachers to provide high-quality care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers across its 12 centers. As a Lead Teacher, you will plan developmentally appropriate curricula, maintain safety, foster family engagement, support licensing and Head Start standards, and collaborate with Center Managers and family advocates.

Bilingual candidates are a plus.

Qualifications

• CA Teacher Permit is required.
• AA Degree in ECE/CD or related field with 24 ECE/CD units.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement age-appropriate curriculum for children, including daily activities.
• Maintain teacher-child ratios and supervise children at all times.
• Create a safe, nurturing, culturally relevant classroom environment.
• Maintain portfolios and document child progress and assessments.
• Communicate regularly with families and staff to support program goals.
• Contribute to ongoing program improvement and documentation.

Education

CA Teacher Permit

AA Degree in ECE/CD or AA Degree in Social Science w/24 ECE/CD units

Job description

Wu Yee Children’s Services believes nothing is more essential than excellent child care and education for all our children, right from the start.

Wu Yee is seeking experienced early childhood Lead Teachers who share our commitment to providing infants, toddlers, and preschoolers full access to early learning opportunities that pave the way to bright futures. We operate 12 child development centers in the San Francisco communities where Head Start is most needed. If you thrive in culturally inclusive classrooms, want training and professional development, and support a multi-disciplinary family model, come join our squad of dedicated educators as we continue to expand our services!

Locations

• 1820 Alemany Blvd, San Francisco CA (Req #1693)

Lead Teacher Responsibilities

• Plan and implement age and developmentally appropriate curriculum for children, including daily open-ended activities to expand their competencies across developmental domains, submit written lesson plans to the Center manager
• Maintain appropriate teacher - child ratios, ensuring visual supervision of children at all times
• Develop and maintain a safe, healthy, nurturing, and culturally relevant classroom environment for all children and families
• Develop an infant services and needs plan at enrollment and review quarterly
• Understand and follow Wu Yee policies and procedures to ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with licensing requirements, Head Start performance standards, and California Department of Education regulations
• Maintain regular and timely communication with program staff, including, but not limited to the Center Manager, Associate Teacher, and Family Advocates to facilitate effective program performance
• Ensure documentation of all significant contacts with families and maintain up-to-date file records including attendance, emergency contact information, family contact, education data, and file log for your classroom
• Accurately and promptly complete formal observations, ongoing screening, and assessments of children in your primary care according to the service area timeline
• Oversee formal observations, ongoing screening, and assessments for your classroom
• Develop and maintain portfolios that document the unique strengths, skills, and areas of growth for the children in your primary care on a regular basis
• Review portfolios for your classroom to ensure they are completed to accurately document children’s strengths, skills, and areas of growth
• Maintain ongoing, open communication with families and conduct parent‑teacher conferences and home visits for children in your primary care
• Maintain appropriate active supervision of children in your care at all times
• Provide guidance and support for Associate Teachers in conducting parent‑teacher conferences and home visits, ensuring program requirements are met for your classroom
• Conduct regular classroom monitoring, using formal tools to evaluate the environment and child‑teacher interactions
• Implement and follow‑up on action plans for ongoing program improvement
• Review child assessment data and understand school readiness goals to adapt the classroom environment and lesson plans to increase skill‑building opportunities for children in your classroom
• Provide professional feedback to Associate Teachers and volunteers for ongoing reflection and development of teaching skills
• Encourage and promote families’ participation in center activities, field trips, special events, and the Family Committee and Policy Council; provide orientations for parent and community volunteers, as needed
• Participate in the referral process for children with suspected disabilities, as needed

Requirements

• CA Teacher Permit
• AA Degree in ECE/CD or AA Degree in Social Science w/24 ECE/CD units
• 2 years of teaching experience
• Lead Infant Toddler and Lead Toddler positions require 6 infant/toddler units
• Two years of teaching experience with young children
• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
• Bilingual in English/Chinese or English/Spanish is a plus

Compensation and Benefits

• The pay range for this position is $42.58 - $45.94. A new hire generally starts between $42.58 and $43.87. The final salary offer will be determined after reviewing relevant factors, including but not limited to skill sets, relevant experience, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.
• Additional $150 per pay period stipend at Golden Gate & Kirkwood Centers.
• 403b with matching contribution after 1 year of service
• Fully paid employee health, dental and vision
• 403b with matching contribution after 1 year
• 14 holidays, 15 days' vacation and paid sick leave
• Employee child care slots at reduced tuition on an as-available basis.
• Lots of opportunity for advancement across the organization
• Extensive paid training and professional development

Wu Yee Children’s Services conforms to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning Equal Employment Opportunities and Aff? We promote diversity and urge women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records to apply for any open position in which they feel qualified. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Wu Yee Children’s Services is an equal opportunity employer.