Teacher

Felton Institute•San Francisco, CA

17d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Teacher, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children by providing them with a safe and nurturing environment that encourages their social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development. You will also support to implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum which reflects observations and goals of individual children and facilitate regular parent/guardian communication and conferences to discuss orientation, transitions, and developmental goals. Manage and supervise all operations of an assigned ECE infant/toddler/preschool room according to established procedures, including 3 -5 regular staff, substitutes for regular staff, 1 foster grandparent, and 15–24 children, during periods of the when the Lead Teacher is not in the room: including either early or late shift, lunch break, prep time and meeting times. During extended absences of the Lead Teacher including illness, vacation, or job vacancy, fulfills all the duties of that position.

Requirements

A minimum of 50 days of 3+hours/day work experience within 4 years
AA degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or related field of study preferred OR 24 Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development (CD) Units, including core courses (child/human growth and development; child/family/community and curriculum) and at least 3 units in administration and supervision of childcare development programs
Must be willing to continue educational growth to obtain minimum qualifications of a Child Development Teacher’s Permit and to continue educational growth towards a bachelor's degree.
Must hold or be eligible for State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Associate Teacher Permit or above.
Upon hire, must be able to pass a physical exam and TB screening, to meet Title 22 regulations as required
Upon hire, must pass a Department of Justice fingerprint clearance and a Child Abuse Index clearance as required by licensing
Must complete all required licensing forms, including LIC 9052
Mandated Reporting training required and renewed every two years
Current certification for Pediatric First Aid/CPR is encouraged
Professional ethics of confidentiality, discretion and good judgment.
Must be able to lift 25-40 lbs. (may include lifting children or equipment)
Must be able to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, lower and raise self from floor during classroom activities and to use both hands to grasp securely on a consistent basis
Must be able to move quickly in an emergency situation
Knowledge and experience in working with children with special needs
Knowledge of low-income and homeless issues for children and families preferred
Knowledge of and sensitivity to the cultural background of the children and families being served
Ability to relate to children and adults in a positive, respectful manner
Ability to supervise/work with a staff of varying educational and experiential backgrounds with sensitive leadership, maturity, and stability
Ability to independently understand, speak, read and write English adequate to communicate effectively with children, parents and staff
Ability to work independently under broad supervision
Ability be a team player with a welcoming attitude

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual in Spanish/English, Cantonese/English

Responsibilities

Maintaining a safe, nurturing, creative and inclusive environment for all children
Greeting parents or guardians cordially and professionally and exchanges accurate information concerning the child’s needs and how his /her/ day has been daily.
Providing a friendly and welcoming environment for children, parents, and staff
Assist in the creation of a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social, and emotional development of children birth to four, with emphasis on language development and emergent literacy skills.
Supervising children at play, setting limits, and helping children problem solve
Facilitating each child's emotional, social, intellectual, and physical growth
Observing and documenting children's work and progress
In conjunction with classroom staff, is responsible for completing DRDP-R assessments, other data relating to child’s development, observations, and any other relevant documentation
Work cooperatively and collaboratively with classroom staff to ensure the best quality program and services.
Support classroom staff in creating an exciting and enriched environment connected to curriculum and quality learning experiences
Sharing information within one's own team and across the centers within the region.
Demonstrating sensitivity and empathy towards others; open to new ways of thinking and working while learning from your experiences.
Setting priorities for tasks in order of importance