Internal - Mentor Teacher
About The Position
Wu Yee Children’s Services believes nothing is more essential than excellent child care and education for all our children, right from the start. Every day we partner with parents, as well as countless individuals and organizations across San Francisco, to provide a network that strengthens and connects a diverse, resilient community around our children. The Lead/Mentor Teacher serves as the classroom lead in a Head Start or Early Head Start program and provides mentorship to participants in the Apprenticeship Program. This role models effective teaching practices, supports professional growth, and contributes to a collaborative learning environment.
Requirements
- Minimum of two (2) years of employment with Wu Yee Children’s Services.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or a related field or 30 units or more
- Currently serving as a Lead Teacher or in a higher position.
- Current Wu Yee employee
Responsibilities
- Model Effective Practice: Demonstrate exemplary teaching practices for Apprenticeship Program participants in the classroom.
- Provide Reflective Support: Meet with program participants for 30 minutes every other week to reflect on classroom observations.
- Guide Activity Development: Support participants in designing and implementing activities with children.
- Foster a Supportive Environment: Create and maintain a classroom atmosphere conducive to professional growth and exemplary practice.
- Collaborate with Peers: Participate in a monthly mentor teacher seminar/community of pracitce to share strategies and collaborate with other mentor teachers. Chose 1 month a year to co - faciliate
Benefits
- Health Insurance & Benefits provided
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Job Type
Full-time
