Preschool/Infant Toddler Relief Teacher

The Epiphany Center; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Epiphany Center in San Francisco, CA is expanding its Early Childhood Education Center and launching a Preschool program. We are seeking a Preschool/Infant Toddler Relief Teacher to support Infant/Toddler and Preschool classrooms in a nurturing, trauma-informed environment.

You will provide classroom coverage, engage children, support social-emotional development, assist with meals and routines, follow licensing and safety requirements, and participate in trainings and team activities.

Qualifications

• Requires 6 ECE units and an assistant teacher permit or higher.
• CPR/First Aid certification is required before starting.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom coverage and support for Infant/Toddler and Preschool classrooms.
• Engage with and supervise children during learning activities and routines.
• Support children's social-emotional development through positive guidance and nurturing relationships.
• Encourage exploration and discovery in classroom and outdoor environments.
• Assist with meals, snacks, and daily classroom routines.
• Maintain clean, organized, safe, and engaging classroom environments.
• Build respectful relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
• Follow licensing, health and safety, confidentiality, and program requirements.
• Participate in trainings, meetings, and program activities.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Education

6 ECE units

Assistant Teacher Permit or higher

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Description

Help Us Grow Something Special

Epiphany Center is expanding our Early Childhood Education Center from 15 to 44 children, including the launch of our first-ever Preschool program, four newly renovated classrooms, and a 17,450-square-foot green schoolyard designed for learning, exploration, and play.

We're looking for a Preschool/Infant Toddler Relief Teacher to support both our Infant/Toddler and Preschool classrooms and help young children learn, explore, and thrive in a nurturing, trauma-informed environment.

Why Join Epiphany?

• Work in a nature-based early childhood program using the PITC curriculum.
• Support children across both Infant/Toddler and Preschool classrooms.
• Join a supportive team focused on positive guidance, inclusion, early intervention, and social-emotional development.
• Gain meaningful, hands-on experience in Early Childhood Education.
• Be part of an expanding Early Childhood Education Center and growing Preschool program.

What You'll Do

As a Preschool/Infant Toddler Relief Teacher, you'll work with the Site Supervisor and classroom teaching teams to provide classroom coverage and support based on program staffing needs.

• Engage with and supervise children during learning activities, play, routines, and transitions.
• Support children's social-emotional development through positive guidance and nurturing relationships.
• Encourage exploration and discovery in classroom and outdoor environments.
• Support children across both Infant/Toddler and Preschool classrooms.
• Assist with meals, snacks, and daily classroom routines.
• Help maintain clean, organized, safe, and engaging classroom environments.
• Build respectful relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
• Follow licensing, health and safety, confidentiality, and program requirements.
• Participate in required trainings, meetings, and program activities.

Compensation & Schedule

Pay Range: $32.44–$34.00 per hour

This is a relief/on-call position based on program staffing needs. Relief coverage may be needed Monday–Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Hours and shifts vary based on program needs.

Location: San Francisco, CA — On-site
Reports to: Parent Child Center Site Supervisor

Requirements

What You’ll Bring

• At least 6 Early Childhood Education (ECE) units.
• Assistant Teacher Permit or higher, or willingness and eligibility to apply within 30 days.
• At least 3 months of experience working in a licensed early childhood education setting.
• Ability and willingness to support children in both Infant/Toddler and Preschool classrooms.
• Understanding of trauma-informed care and positive child guidance.
• Strong judgment, reliability, communication, and teamwork skills.
• CPR and First Aid certification before beginning classroom work.
• Ability to meet applicable TB, immunization, mandated-reporting, and fingerprinting requirements.
• Basic computer proficiency and written communication skills.

Preferred: Experience working in an inclusive or early-intervention setting.