Associate Preschool Teacher, San Francisco

Associate Preschool Teacher

New Yesterday

Under the supervision of the Campus Director, Campus Supervisor, or Master Teacher and in accordance with Head Start (HS) Federal Program Performance Standards, California Department of Education (CDE), California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Childcare Licensing Division (CLD), and Mission Neighborhood Centers (MNC), and in conjunction with the Master/Lead Teacher, the Associate Preschool Teacher will guide children throughout the day, will assist in providing quality, comprehensive child development services to preschool children and their families; and encouraging parental involvement in educational planning, goal setting and center activities. Promotes health, safety, nutrition, social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of preschool children enrolled in the program. The Associate Teacher will assume responsibility of the Master/Lead teacher in their absence. Participate in community needs assessment activities, and an annual program self-assessment. Use information in ongoing program improvement.

Location(s): MNC Alegria Campus

A one-time hiring bonus of $2,000 is offered exclusively for NEW Assistant Teachers, Associate Teachers, and Lead Teachers.

Interacting with Children

Helps teacher instruct children and parents (e.g. nutrition, self-care, social, motor skills, language skills, etc.) to optimize each child's development and enhance parenting skills. Uses English language to assist ESL learners to acquire English language skills and to expand the language skills and vocabulary of the English-Speakers.
Implements academic, behavior, family events, health, and nutrition plans (e.g. literacy activities, stories, songs, math/science activities, art, etc.) to achieve program objectives.
Helps to carry out small groups' activities to provide classroom activities and routines that support individual/group needs and/or deliver services in compliance with established guidelines.
Assist children with hand washing and tooth brushing to model appropriate personal hygiene.
Assists children during naptime.
Use positive discipline techniques such as CSEFEL in guiding children's behavior.

Assessing Children

Observe children in all developmental domains and document observations showing progress through weekly lesson plans and anecdotal notes according to policy and procedures within the identified timelines.
Monitors conversation, manners, cleanup activities, listening, etc. for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social behavior.
Demonstrate awareness of entire group, including number ratio while working with primary care children.

Curriculum Preparation

Assists in organizing indoor/outdoor, quiet/active and field trip activities appropriate to age group for the purpose of actively participating in the learning activities with children.
In collaboration with the Campus Supervisor I/Lead Teacher, conducts home visits and parent-teacher conferences (ILP's) in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards and program policies and procedures.
In collaboration with the Campus Supervisor / Lead Teacher, develop developmentally appropriate lesson plans based on children's strengths, interests, and needs reflected in observations, screenings, and the DRDP-2015 assessment results.
In collaboration with the Campus Supervisor /Lead Teacher, prepare documentation to support referrals for further evaluation and specialized services for children with suspected special needs.

Communication with Parents

Encourage parent involvement in the program.
Inform parents about daily classroom routine, expectations, policies, field trips and volunteer opportunities.
Communicate with parents about incidents that have been observed and recorded on-site regarding their child.
Build strong foundations for continuing relationships with children and their families.
Conduct ILP conferences with each child's parents for a minimum of 2 times per year to partner in learning goals, develop coordinated learning support, strategies, and involve the parents in the child's school experience.

Supervision

Assist volunteers and parents in working with children in the classroom with proper health practices, food handling and interactions/supervision of children.
Works closely with teachers to ensure the well-being and safety of all children.
Counts children during/ after transitions, and throughout the day, communicates, and documents on board.
Understands emergency/safety procedures.

Administration

Ensure the maintenance and filing of appropriate forms and documents in children's files.
May assume coverage in the absence of the Campus Supervisor I/Lead Teacher and remain flexible about staffing schedule which may be adjusted as program needs change and may include working in another classroom.
Maintain flexibility in changing planned activities according to children's interests.
Conduct 45-day developmental screenings and three developmental assessments (DRDP-2015) for each child.
In collaboration with campus staff, ensure that the timelines of 30, 45, and 90 days are met upon enrollment dates (e.g. homes visits, mental health notes, developmental screenings, ASQ-3, ASQ-SE-2, if needed, vision & hearing screenings).
Develop Individualized Learning Plans (ILP) for each child based on observations, screenings, parent input and the DRDP-2015 assessment results.
Assist in performing height and weight measurements of the children twice a year according to policy and procedure within the designated timelines.
Complete daily meal counts and checks ChildPlus for any sign-in/sign-out missing signatures of records of daily attendance for the Childcare Food Program according to MNC's policies and procedures.
Complete and track Attendance Reports, and Best Interest Days (daily/monthly), if applicable to facility.

Classroom Maintenance

Maintains classroom equipment, work areas, student files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items, providing reliable information and/or ensuring a safe and sanitary environment.
Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution. Assist in the maintenance of equipment and emergency supplies.
Cleans facilities, equipment, refrigerator, and playground area for the purpose of ensuring a safe and sanitary environment.
Assist in keeping labeled classroom areas and objects.
Responsible to take the initiative to rotate a variety of materials on low open shelves for children to use independently.
Set-up and serves meals and snacks for the purpose of meeting nutritional needs of students. Checks and signs for food and food service supplies when they are delivered if assistant or floater teacher is not available.
Check the temperature of food delivery, log temperature and follow procedure for heating and storage of food according to MNC's policies and procedures.
Carries out Health & Safety Checklist; corrects and identifies deficiencies. Perform minor repairs and maintenance in the classroom, as needed. Report major repairs to the Campus Director / Campus Supervisor.

Secondary Functions

Follow Head Start/CDE/CLD policies and procedures in reporting suspected child abuse in accordance with federal and state laws.
Attend meetings and/or workshops (e.g. staff/center meetings, in-service sessions, training, and parent meetings) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and/or maintaining their professional development.
Must follow timekeeping policies and procedures and approve your timesheet following payroll schedule.

Customer Services

Provide exceptional customer service.
Always representing the company in a professional manner.

Safety

Maintain personal safety, use personal protection equipment (PPE) and follow Company policies.
Report all and any safety issues, accidents or injuries to your manager as a matter of priority.
Use safety walk and carry one child at a time up and down stairs.

Effective Team Member

Ability to interact positively with team members.
Ability to facilitate positive change.
Partner with supervisor when necessary to address department issues or concerns.
Punctuality and attendance is a high priority.

POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education: A High School Diploma or GED is required. Enrollment in an Associate's Degree program in Early Childhood Development or related field is highly preferred.

Experience: At least 1 year of professional experience working with Preschoolers.

Requirements:

State of California Child Development Assistant Teacher Level Permit
Fingerprinting Clearance (DOJ & FBI)
Clearance of Child Abuse Index (CACI)
Current Physical Health Screening (every 2 years thereafter)
Current Immunizations (TB, Influenza, MMR, Pertussis) (every 2 years thereafter)
Current CPR & First Aid Certificate (every 2 years thereafter)
Must be registered with the Early Care & Education Workforce Registry
Must attend trainings that are required by funders (might be an evening or Saturday)

Language(s): Bilingual, bi-literate preferred; English/Spanish or other language ability based on program needs.

Skills and Abilities:

Thorough understanding of, or ability to quickly learn, the office equipment, recordkeeping systems, management information systems, and related protocols used in the organization.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Professional and tactful interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with a variety of personalities.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines.
Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software and multi-line phone system.
Set priorities and standards of performance; Develop plans by which work can be accomplished.
General office equipment, fax, copier, printer, phone, and computer.
Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to sit approximately 40% of the time, walk 20% of the time and stand 40% of the time. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to type or handle, feel, and operate objects. The employee is required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. While performing this job, the employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. Must be able to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, crawl, and work with children on the floor for extended periods of time. The employee is frequently required to speak and listen. Specific vision abilities of this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

What we offer

Pay Rate: $35.06 - $37.08 Hourly
Location(s): MNC Alegria Campus
Medical - Kaiser and CCHP / Dental - Principal / Vision - Vision Care / Life Insurance - $50,000 / 403b - 3% match / FSA / Pet Care
15 paid sick days / 12 paid holidays / 12 paid vacation days
EAP (Employee Assistance Program) / WADP (Working Advantage Discount Program)

If you are seeking an organization that values, promotes and develops leadership by delivering culturally sensitive, multi-generational, community-based services that empower families to build strong, healthy, and vibrant neighborhoods with the vision of a strong, healthier and more vibrant community that respects and celebrates its many rich, cultural traditions, please apply.

We are an equal-opportunity employer that welcomes diversity in the workplace and has a great company culture. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.

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