Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Organization Overview

Family & Child Empowerment Services (FACES) SF 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 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 SF 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 implement lessons and activities appropriate to children's developmental 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

Qualifications

Maintain 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!

What We Offer

Hourly rate starting at $28.85 - $36.50 based on units, education and / or years of experience in Early Childhood Education

Three weeks of vacation, ten sick days, ten paid holidays, and a paid winter closure between

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 SF 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 SF is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.