Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher

Northern Waterfront•San Francisco, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Goddard School® located at 1700 Montgomery St, Suite 100, San Francisco CA 94111 is seeking a passionate Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher. At our School, we put our teachers first because they put our students first. Join us to create a nurturing environment for young children by implementing an engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum using our proprietary Wonder of Learning® program. Lead daily activities, inspire young minds and collaborate with a supportive team. Nurture your growth. Empower your success. Join our welcoming community, where you can grow and make a real difference in children’s lives every day. If you’re passionate about education and children, and ready to advance your career, we’d love to hear from you! Overview A Lead Infant/Toddler teacher at The Goddard School is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment. Additionally, a lead teacher is responsible to work together with an Assistant Teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty.

Requirements

Minimum of 6 months working experience in a large center environment.
ACTIVE and CLEAR DOJ LIVESCAN REQUIRED.
Mandated Reporter Certification.
CPR and First Aid Certification.
A current physical examination by a Physician, including a current tuberculin test.
Must submit accurate shot record including MMR, T-dap and Influenza.
An approved criminal record check as required by state regulations.
Complete California state required health clearance.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development.
A Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field, including 18 semester hours of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8.
An associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development or a related field.
An associate degree or higher in a related field, including 18 semester hours of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8.
A current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential.
Proof of current and active enrollment in a CDA Credentialing Program.
Proof of current and active enrollment in an accredited Associate’s or bachelor’s degree program in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
12 ECE units including the core classes to qualify for a teacher position or 9 ECE units including the core classes and being enrolled in a three-unit ECE course to qualify to a teacher/assistant teacher position.
Infant Teacher should have 3 infant units and 12 ECE units.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment
Design an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom.
Develop an appropriate classroom management system to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom.
Ensure that classroom equipment is in good repair.
Understand and implement The Goddard School® emergency procedure(s).
Promote healthy eating practices at lunch and snack times.
Ensure that children are always within state ratio requirements.
Perform minor cleaning responsibilities (e.g., spills) immediately.
Perform major cleaning during times when children are not present.
Post a classroom schedule that meets the needs of the children and includes a routine and learning opportunities.
Post and adhere to all GSI Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Advance children’s physical and intellectual competence
Adapt program to meet the individual needs of each child.
Create a multi-cultural learning environment.
Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate activities to engage children in learning.
Interact with the children to support play, exploration and learning.
Encourage children to talk with each other and with the faculty.
Present age- and developmentally-appropriate expectations for all children.
Create a print-rich environment for children to learn about books, literature and writing.
Encourage creativity through art, music, dramatic play and blocks.
Provide a reasonable balance between teacher-directed and child-directed activities.
Provide opportunities for both active and quiet play.
Integrate GSI-approved resources (including Enrichment Programs) into lesson plans.
Support each child’s social and emotional development and provide positive guidance
Understand and adhere to the GSI Behavior Policy.
Plan and implement activities to develop children’s self-esteem and social skills.
Plan and implement activities to enable children’s feeling of security.
Encourage empathetic and respectful feelings for others, as well as the environment, through positive modeling.
Respect cultural and ethnic diversity.
Establish positive and effective family relations
Communicate, in a professional manner, with families and faculty.
Encourage families to become an integral part of their children’s learning experiences.
Provide opportunities (e.g., conferences) in which families are made to feel a part of their children’s learning experiences.
Prepare a Daily Activity Report for each child.
Maintain a portfolio for each child.
Maintain the classroom Parent Board.
Ensure an effective program, responsive to children’s needs
Assess supplies and materials needed to implement activities.
Build teamwork.
Develop lesson plans.
Manage classrooms according to GSI QA Standards.
Perform child observations and document in their portfolios.
Use assessment tools (e.g., Progress Reports, Children’s Progress).
Maintain professional commitment
Promote “learning through play” philosophy and educational objectives.
Support a code of ethical conduct.
Pursue professional development/continuing education.
Attend faculty meetings, in-service days, conferences and professional growth opportunities.