Preschool Teacher Aide

The Epiphany Center; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

The Epiphany Center in San Francisco, CA seeks a Preschool Teacher Aide to support early childhood education in a nurturing, trauma-informed environment. This full-time role involves assisting the teacher team, engaging children, and helping maintain a safe, organized classroom.

You will participate in trainings, support social-emotional development, and foster exploration in both indoor and outdoor settings. The position offers comprehensive benefits and a consistent Mon-Fri schedule.

Qualifications

• At least 6 ECE units required.
• Assistant Teacher Permit or eligibility to apply within 30 days.
• Experience in licensed preschool or ECE setting.
• Understanding of trauma-informed care and positive child guidance.
• CPR and First Aid certification before starting classroom work.
• California Food Handler Card and required food-safety training.
• Must meet TB, immunization, mandated-reporting, and fingerprinting requirements.
• Basic computer proficiency and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist with meals, snacks, and daily classroom routines.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment.
• Build respectful relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
• Follow licensing, health and safety, confidentiality, and program requirements.
• Participate in required trainings, meetings, and occasional program or family-engagement activities.

Skills

Judgment

Reliability

Communication

Teamwork

Education

ECE units (6+)

Assistant Teacher Permit or eligible within 30 days

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 Teacher Aide who is excited to 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.
• Join a supportive team focused on positive guidance, inclusion, early intervention, and social-emotional development.
• Gain meaningful, hands‑on experience in Early Childhood Education.
• Enjoy a consistent Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule.
• Receive full‑time benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, plus a 401(k) retirement plan.

What You’ll Do

As a Preschool Teacher Aide, you'll work with the Site Supervisor and classroom teaching team to create a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment for children.

• 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.
• Assist with meals, snacks, and daily classroom routines.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment.
• Build respectful relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
• Follow licensing, health and safety, confidentiality, and program requirements.
• Participate in required trainings, meetings, and occasional program or family‑engagement activities.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range: $32.44–$34.44 per hour

This is a full‑time, benefits‑eligible position. Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, plus a 401(k) retirement plan.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Location: San Francisco, CA — On‑site
Reports to: Site Supervisor

Requirements

What You’ll Bring

• At least 6 Early Childhood Education (ECE) units.
• Assistant Teacher Permit, or willingness and eligibility to apply within 30 days of the job offer.
• Previous experience working in a licensed preschool or early childhood education setting.
• 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.
• California Food Handler Card and required food‑safety training.
• 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.