Teacher

Faces SF • San Francisco, CA

74d • Onsite

About The Position

Our FACES Teachers are passionate about early childhood education, kids in general and work in a supportive and collegiate environment where you can make a difference. These positions are non-exempt and will report directly to the Site Supervisor.

Requirements

• Hold or are qualified for the California Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or Higher
• Commitment to working with families from marginalized communities
• Effective and compassionate communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of an interdisciplinary team as well as the ability to work independently, demonstrating strong initiative and enthusiasm
• Professionalism, punctuality, flexibility, self-motivation and reliability are essential
• Able and willing to travel locally for job related duties as needed
• Ability to meet required state, federal, local, and CDC standards (including but not limited to fingerprint clearance, negative TB test, First Aid, CPR)
• COVID-19 vaccinated strongly preferred (weekly testing required for unvaccinated staff)
• Able and willing to travel between our centers as needed
• Able to lift up to 50lbs
• A deep commitment to aligning all program practices to FACES SF values, especially around equity, inclusion, and belonging for all our stakeholder
• Strong passion for and a desire to humbly reflect, learn, and grow in pursuit of our mission
• A sense of humor- we believe joy and justice go hand in hand!

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) + years classroom experience in ECE setting
• Experience with State or Federally funded child care programs

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and rich learning environment per FACES standards
• Support children’s growth in key developmental areas (social-emotional, language and literacy, cognitive, and physical) and provide positive guidance
• Use age appropriate positive guidance techniques and model behavior for children
• Ensure positive teacher/child interactions and relationships in the classroom
• Maintain Community Care Licensing (CCL) standards and train and supervise staff regarding CCL regulations
• Collaborate with the teaching team to understand and implement appropriate developmental expectations of the age group
• Follow all health and safety procedures, including closely supervising children and conducting health checks
• Contribute to weekly developmental observations and DRDP assessments
• Be responsible in creating and maintaining positive family relationships
• Communicate with parents/caregivers daily around their child’s day and milestones
• Maintain a polished, well-groomed appearance at all times
• Attend staff meetings and professional development/trainings

Benefits

• Hourly rates starts at $28.00- $38.40 and increases based on experience and qualifications
• Healthcare premiums 100% paid for employees and 25% paid for dependents
• Three weeks of vacation, ten sick days, paid holidays, including one-week winter closure between Christmas and New Year’s
• A retirement plan with employer match up to 7% of your salary
• A chance to positively impact the lives of young children and their families
• A fun, dynamic and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to join a movement to achieve educational, economic, and racial justice!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees