Teacher

Japanese Community Yout • San Francisco, CA

9d • $72,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher provides nurturing care and supervision for children ages 2–5 at Chibi Chan Preschool. Reporting directly to the Preschool Director and/or Associate Director, the Teacher plans and carries out the educational program in keeping with the preschool’s purpose and goals, supervises and manages the classroom, and oversees classroom staff. The program uses the Project Approach, with learning activities shaped by children’s developmental stages, abilities, interests, and personal experiences. The Teacher helps foster children’s independence and provides a supportive foundation for future learning.

Requirements

• At least 12 ECE units.
• At least 2 years of experience providing care in Early Childhood Development.
• Associate Teacher Permit or higher.
• Ability to work with diverse communities and in a team environment.
• Professionalism and strong communication, organizational, and follow-through skills.

Nice To Haves

• Background and/or knowledge conducting the Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP).
• Some knowledge of Teaching Pyramid, CLASS, ECERS/ITERS, and Project Approach.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and supervise daily activities to provide a nurturing, friendly, and supportive learning environment.
• Plan and monitor daily curriculum, preparing age-appropriate, culturally sensitive, hands-on activities across interests such as art, music, literature, and science.
• Review, assist with, and monitor ongoing child assessments, including maintaining portfolios, conducting the Desired Results Assessment or Developmental Assessment, and writing Child Update Forms for each child twice per month.
• Plan and modify the program to meet children’s special needs, learning styles, social, emotional, and physical needs, talents, and interests.
• Implement the Desired Results Developmental Profile for all Preschool For All children.
• Interact with and observe children through play, treat them with dignity and respect, and encourage engagement with other children.
• Ensure program plans align with the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct, Chibi Chan Preschool policies and philosophy, and JCYC policies and philosophy.
• Communicate with parents and caregivers about children’s development, including conducting two parent/caregiver/teacher conferences and additional conferences when needed or requested.
• Work with parents and caregivers to promote understanding of children’s growth and development and encourage their participation in school programs.
• Collaborate and participate in school fundraisers and JCYC agency events.
• Participate in advocacy initiatives prioritized by JCYC.
• Provide overall classroom supervision and management and oversee classroom staff.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees; partial contributions toward dependent coverage for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• 14 days of paid vacation, 13 days of paid sick time, and 15 paid holidays per year.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care costs.
• Voluntary disability, life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Discounts to JCYC programs for employees’ family members.
• LegalShield and IDShield.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed