Associate Teacher

Good Samaritan Family Resource Center of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

2h•$29 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Good Samaritan Family Resource Center (GSFRC) is seeking an Associate Teacher for its Child Development Center. This is a full-time, non-exempt position located at the Child Development Center Sites. The GSFRC is an innovative multi-service non-profit agency dedicated to helping immigrant families achieve self-sufficiency and community integration. The Child Development Center provides a State-licensed, full-day preschool program for children aged 2.5 to 5 years, focusing on a safe and nurturing environment that promotes physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development through a child-centered, developmentally appropriate curriculum. The dual-language (Spanish/English) program utilizes an interest-based learning environment and individualized activity planning to foster social-emotional skills, fine and gross motor development, dual language proficiency, creative learning, cognitive development, and pre-literacy skills.

Requirements

Associate teacher's permit required.
A minimum of 12 units of Early Childhood or Childhood Development courses.
Six months to 1-year work experience working with children ages 3-5 in a preschool environment.
Working knowledge of reporting procedures for child and adult protective services.
Experience with community care licensing policies and regulations.
State certified in First Aid and Infant/Child CPR.
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
Must have computer literacy and be proficient with Outlook.
Must complete full background check (Department of Justice, FBI, Child Abuse Index).
Must have TB clearance, Health Screening, and valid immunization records including influenza vaccination, MMR, and TDAP as required through Community Childcare Licensing.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish and English)
Familiarity with emergent and nature-based curriculums
Familiarity with CSEFEL Teaching Pyramid framework
Familiarity with CLASS Observation Tool

Responsibilities

Stimulate emotional and social growth of children by helping develop age-appropriate activities and curriculum.
Meets the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of each child.
Implement and document diverse activities that are developmentally appropriate for children ages 2 1/2-5 years old.
Assist the teachers with the preparation of materials that are used in and out of the classroom.
Assist and at times lead circle time.
Maintain a positive attitude and be able to work as a team.
Conduct parent-teacher conferences for case load children.
Communicate effectively and positively with children, parents and all other staff.
Collect observations, determine ratings, and report Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP).
Build monthly observational portfolios.
Stay informed and updated to adhere to all the necessary food safety and food handling guidelines and regulations set out by the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Assume responsibility for the safety, well-being and adequate supervision of the children at all times.
Maintain forms and reports as needed.
Constantly supervise the children under the regulations of the License of the State of California.
Comply with the legal standards for mandated reporting and child welfare laws.
Participate in workshops, conferences, or other training sessions which are deemed beneficial to professional growth.
Meet weekly with our Wellness Initiative group.
Ensure that daily decisions, communication, interaction, and activities incorporate the Good Sam Values (Respect, Trust, Integrity, Corazon, Participation, Innovation).