Lead 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 employee health, dental and

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development

Child care slots at reduced tuition

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Wu Yee Children’s Services in San Francisco seeks an experienced Lead Toddler Teacher to support infants, toddlers and preschoolers across our centers. You will design curricula based on assessments, monitor safety, and collaborate with family services to promote inclusive learning.

The role requires a California Teacher Permit, an AA in ECE/CD or 24 ECE/CD units, and at least two years of teaching experience with young children.

Qualifications

• CA Teacher Permit required for lead roles.
• AA in ECE/CD or related with 24 ECE/CD units.
• Minimum two years of teaching experience with young children.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Bilingual English/Chinese or English/Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design curricula to expand developmental competencies based on assessments.
• Maintain teacher:child ratio with supervision.
• Create safe, inclusive environments and connect families with services.
• Document family/child records and portfolios timely.
• Lead observations, plan program improvements, and support staff development.
• Support IFSP/IEP goals within lessons and routines.
• Conduct parent conferences, home visits, and multi-disciplinary meetings.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Chinese or English/

Education

AA Degree in ECE/CD

AA Degree in Social Science with 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!

Location:

• 1111 Junipero Serra Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94132(Req #1686)

Lead Toddler Teacher Responsibilities:

• Designs and adopts curriculums to expand developmental competencies based on child assessment data and school readiness goals.
• Visual supervision of children at all times, maintaining required teacher: child ratio.
• Maintains a safe and inclusive environment by monitoring daily activities, identifying needs for special family support and services.
• Completes timely and accurate documentation of family/child records and portfolios.
• Conducts and oversees formal classroom observations and assessments; creates action plans for program improvements.
• Collaborates with the Center Manager on professional development plans for teaching staff.
• Ensures IFSP/IEP goals are supported through integration in lesson plans and classroom routines.
• Conducts parent-teacher conferences, home visits, case conferences, multi-disciplinary meetings and directs resource referrals.
• Models and teaches children to appropriate social skills, health, and hygiene practices, including tooth brushing, toilet training, hand washing, etc.

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.