Telegraph Hill Neighborhood Center Hiring for Early Childhood Education Teacher Job at San Francisco, CA Full Time

POSITION: Teacher, Early Childhood Education Program (Full-Time)

Reports to: Head Teacher/Site Supervisor/ECE Program Director

Salary: Commensurate with experience, up to $30/hr, includes benefits

Great Benefits: Health and dental insurance; optional flexible spending account (FSA)

Life and long-term disability insurance

Holiday, vacation, and sick days

401K match, up to 3% of salary

Scholarship opportunities for continued education

Professional development opportunities

Employee discounts on all TEL HI’s ECE and afterschool programs

Health club discounts

Commuter benefits and more!

Work schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, with additional time as required

Signing Bonus: The infant/Toddler Teacher position is eligible for a $1250 signing bonus after the 90-day probationary period and another $1250 after one year of employment.

Position Requirements:

I. 12-semester units of ECE core classes:

• Child Growth and Development
• Orientation to ECE Principles and Practice
• Introduction to Early Childhood Curriculum
• Child, Family, and Community

II. 8-semester units of Infant/Toddler Care and Adult Supervision, Supervised Field Experience

III. Qualified candidates must also possess:

• AA/AS Degree or BA/BS Degree
• 2-3 years of working experience in an infant/toddler or preschool setting
• Teacher Permit or higher or the ability to obtain one during the 90-day probationary period
• Teaching Pyramid Training desired
• Fingerprint clearance
• Ability to manage all aspects of an infant, toddler, and preschool classroom and to organize a curriculum to meet the needs of the children
• Ability to work well with a diverse population of children, families, staff, and volunteers
• Bilingual English/Spanish speakers are encouraged to apply

Position Responsibilities:

• Work with the Site Supervisor, ECE Program Director, and other head teachers to design, implement, and evaluate a culturally and developmentally appropriate program for children ages 3 months through 5+ years.
• Prepare daily learning areas to meet the curriculum standards and ITERS/ECERS/CLASS requirements.
• Complete required paperwork in a timely manner, including weekly lesson plans and newsletters, parent-teacher conferences, student documentation (portfolios), etc.

• Design displays to highlight children’s work.
• Serve as the primary contact person for parents on matters relating to their child’s attendance, development, and progress.
• Observe and document each child’s development through screenings, Desired Results

Developmental Profile (DRDP), and other assessments.

• Maintain all children’s files, keeping them up-to-date with attendance, assessments, permission forms, and all required paperwork.
• Provide a safe and respectful environment for children both inside and outside of the classroom.
• Interact with children in a warm and positive manner and nurture social-emotional growth and socialization.
• Supervise classroom staff and volunteers.
• Create, support, and promote a team environment.
• Conduct bi-weekly team meetings with staff to set goals and implement methods for improving classroom operations.
• Develop and maintain a system of classroom communication with staff and parents to ensure clarity and consistency.
• Organize all storage areas and maintain educational supplies and equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of classroom and outside areas.
• Adhere to food service guidelines and monitor children while eating.
• Serve as a liaison with other classroom leaders to support TEL HI’s fundraising events.
• Assist in monitoring all licensing requirements and, when directed by the supervisor, take action to ensure requirements are met.
• Able to bend and lift a child (up to 50 lbs.).
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 – $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Signing bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
Vaccination and mask are required

Ability to commute/relocate:

• San Francisco, CA 94133: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Teacher Permit (Required)
• Child Development Associate Teacher Permit (Required)

Work Location: One location