Teacher (Bayview & Hayes Valley Location)

Family and Child Empowerment Services - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 39,743 - 50,282; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks of vacation

100% employer covered health care for employee

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Family and Child Empowerment Services - San Francisco is looking for a passionate Preschool Teacher for their Bayview and Hayes Valley location. This full-time position involves creating a safe learning environment, supporting children's developmental growth, and maintaining positive communication with families. Candidates should have a California Child Development Associate Teacher Permit and at least 2 years of classroom experience. The role offers a competitive hourly rate starting at $28.85, comprehensive benefits including health care, vacation days, and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Two (2) + years classroom experience in ECE setting preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with marginalized communities.
• Meet required state, federal, local, and CDC standards.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a safe learning environment.
• Support children's growth in developmental areas.
• Communicate daily with parents about child’s milestones.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Ability to lift up to 50lbs

Education

California Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or Higher

Job description

Teacher (Bayview & Hayes Valley Location)

Organization Overview

Family & Child Empowerment Services (FACES) provides families who live and work in San Francisco with high-quality early childhood education and enrichment; job support, training, and placement; and comprehensive family support services and referrals. Our mission is to empower families who live and work in San Francisco to transform their futures through evidence-based educational and economic opportunities.

Position Summary

Presently we are seeking a talented, positive Preschool Teacher for our Bayview and Hayes Valley location. If you are passionate about early childhood education, kids in general and want to work in a supportive and collegiate environment where you can make a difference, the Preschool Teacher is a perfect role for you. The Preschool Teacher is a full time non-exempt position and reports directly to the site supervisor.

Job Expectations:

• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and rich learning environment per FACES standards
• Support children’s growth in key developmental areas (social-emotional, language and literacy, cognitive, and physical)
• Use age appropriate positive guidance techniques and model behavior for children
• Build positive teacher/child interactions and peer relationships in the classroom
• Maintain Community Care Licensing (CCL) standards; monitor teacher/child ratio
• Collaborate with the teaching team to implementlessons and activities appropriate to children’sdevelopmental expectations
• Follow all health and safety procedures, including closely supervising children and conducting health checks
• Complete weekly developmental observations and DRDP assessments for assigned children
• Create and maintain positive family relationships
• Communicate with parents/caregivers daily around their child’s day and milestones
• Support lead teacher to prepare for teacher conferences with parents/caregivers
• Follow all policies, procedures, and expectations set in Teacher Handbook
• Attend staff meetings and professional development/trainings
• Align classroom practices to FACES SF values

Commitment

• Full-Time Commitment: Teachers are expected to work 8 hours per day within our operating hours of 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM.
• Flexible Site Assignment: Teachers must be available to work at any FACES location.
• Locations: Assignments may include our three San Francisco sites: Bayview, Hayes Valley, and Masonic.

Qualifications

• Maintain or qualify for the California Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or Higher
• Two (2) + years classroom experience in ECE setting (preferred)
• Demonstrate commitment to working with families from marginalized communities
• Use effective and compassionate communication
• Work cooperatively as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Meet required state, federal, local, and CDC standards (including but not limited to fingerprint clearance, negative TB test, First Aid, CPR)
• Lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to meet required state, federal, local, and CDC standards (including but not limited to fingerprint clearance, negative TB test, First Aid, CPR)
• A deep commitment to aligning all program practices to FACES SF values, especially around equity, inclusion, and belonging for all our stakeholders within the evaluation process
• Strong passion for and a a desire to humbly reflect and grow in pursuit of our mission
• A sense of humor – we believe joy and justice go hand in hand!
• Hourly rate starting at $28.85 – $36.50 based on units, education and/or years of experience inEarly Childhood Education
• Three weeks of vacation, personal and floating holidays, ten sick days, ten paid holidays (including one-week winter closure between Christmas and New Year’s) and a day off for your birthday!
• A retirement plan with employer match up to 7% of your salary
• 100% employer covered health care for employee, and 25% coverage for dependents
• A chance to positively impact the lives of young children and their families
• A fun, dynamic and collaborative working environment
• Being part of a movement to achieve educational and economic justice

FACES is a welcoming workplace for all. We embrace diversity in every form- race and culture, gender identity, sexuality, country of origin, religion, and/or ability. Candidates with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences are strongly encouraged to apply.

FACES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.