Infant/Toddler Teacher - Bilingual Spanish

Compass Family Services•San Francisco, CA

12d•$28 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Compass Family Services is a 100+ year old nonprofit working on the front lines of San Francisco’s homeless crisis. We provide families experiencing or at risk of homelessness with comprehensive support to address immediate needs and ensure long-term success. About the program: Compass Children’s Center (CCC) is an early childhood education center with a curriculum tailored to meet the specific needs of children experiencing poverty and homelessness. The Center serves 70 children, ages 0-5, and their families each day, and addresses the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of the children, as well as the functioning and well-being of the families.

Requirements

minimum of 12 Early Childhood Education units completed including at least 3 Infant/Toddler units
fluency in Spanish
Experience working directly with infants and/or preschool age children
Able to lift a child of 30 pounds; set up and move furniture; and bend, squat, sit, kneel and stand in order to engage children at their level
Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid Certification
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging work
English fluency required

Responsibilities

Implement the Pyramid Model of Teaching through building nurturing and responsive relationships with children, families and fellow staff and through the upkeep of a high quality, supportive environment.
Plan and implement hands-on activities that develop positive self-esteem and social skills; include a balance of child-directed and teacher-directed activities; and expose children to cultural diversity.
Plan and implement experiences that promote language, literacy and pre-reading skills; number concepts and pre-math skills; and encourage interest in science by discovery, exploration and questioning the environment.
Maintain a clean, orderly and well-stocked learning environment. This includes setting up and putting away cots; changing bedding and laundry; stocking and organizing classroom supplies; and arranging furniture and active play equipment.
Plan and prepare healthy meals and breast milk/formula for infants and promote healthy eating practices by sitting and eating with the children.
Promote good personal hygiene habits and independent care skills. This includes diaper changing, toilet training, washing hands and face, assisting children with changing clothes, and brushing teeth.
Act as the “Primary Teacher” for a group of 3 children which includes primary bonding, individual observations and written documentation of development, and primary communication with families.
Provide first-aid in event of injuries, choking or other emergencies.
Complete screenings and assessments and document children’s individual developmental progress.
Communicate with families through daily exchanges of information and semi-annual family conferences.
Coordinate, orient and help supervise Foster Grandparents, interns, substitute teachers and volunteers working in the classroom.
Maintain all written records and logs, e.g. attendance-books, sign-out sheets, accident reports, etc.

Benefits

Salary $28-$40 per hour. Equivalent to $54,600 - $78,000 annually based on a 37.5 hour work week.
Paid time off: just under 4 weeks of vacation your first year, just under 5 in your second. Also paid holidays, sick time, family leave, and paid time off for education.
Insurance: health, dental and vision insurance are fully covered by Compass for employees and dependent children. We also provide long term disability and life insurance.
Retirement: after one year of work, Compass contributes an amount equal to 5% of your salary into a retirement account; this vests over years 2-5.
Membership in OPEIU/Local 29 union.

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