Toddler Teacher

Preschool Teacher

Holy Family Day Home is a 501(c) (3) organization celebrating more than 100 years of providing quality childcare and family support services in San Francisco. Our Mission is to provide affordable early educational childcare of the highest standard in a stable and nurturing environment, thereby offering the children of working families a sound foundation for lifelong development, continuing a tradition established by the Sister of the Holy Family.

Holy Family Day Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Full 100% health and dental benefits
• paid time off
• tuition reimbursement
• life insurance
• 403b with 2% matching contribution
• employee discount
• parental leave
• employee assistance program
• annual Bonus ($2,500-$5,000)
• unlimited better help and headspace

Scope of Work:

To participate as part of the classroom teaching team with a goal of implementing a caring educational program for children ages 3 to 6 years old. This position is part of a Continuity of Care plan that establishes primary relationships that support development and learning.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Professional ethics of confidentiality, discretion and good judgment.
• Work closely with other teaching staff in the development of a comprehensive children’s program in accordance with HFDH’s ECE philosophy, policy, and procedures.
• Assume the role of Head Teacher when she/he is absent or out of the classroom.
• Maintain written records and observations of Primary Care children, noting their development and behavior in all aspects of the program.
• Assist in the interview and orientation process of new teachers.
• Assist in creating a warm, nurturing, and respectful atmosphere for the children to be encouraged to learn and grow.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of team and agency meetings, staff in-service trainings, ECE and supervisory courses and workshops for professional growth.
• Work cooperatively with parents, staff and third-party consultants to meet the individual needs of children and their families
• Maintain positive communication regarding Holy Family Day Home to parents, other staff members, and the surrounding community.
• Meet regularly with administration, parents, teachers, and others regarding the developmental progress of children and interpretation of HFDH policies
• Enforce all Licensing Regulations set forth in the Manual of Policies and Procedures, under Child Care Center, including, but not limited to, ensuring that appropriate staff-child ratios are maintained, and children are supervised at all times.
• Maintain appropriate documentation on all children in the class, and on the material needs of the classroom for supplies and maintenance.
• Report all injuries and other health concerns to the administration, and administer pediatric first aid when necessary, and as mandated by state law, report any suspected child abuse.
• Minimum Qualifications:
• 12 ECE or Child Development (CD) Units, including core courses (child/human growth and development; child/family/community AND curriculum) and 3 Infant/Toddler units PLUS 16 General Education Units OR AA or higher in EDE/CD or related field with 3 units supervised field experience in ECE/CD setting.
• Holds, or is eligible for a Teacher or Master Teacher Permit from the CCTC.
• Must be willing to continue educational growth.
• Fingerprints clearance through Department of Justice for Child Abuse Index Check and Criminal Record Statement.
• Ability to speak, read, and write the English Language fluently.
• Knowledge and experience in working with children with special needs including social/emotional needs.
• 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 lift and/or carry children up to 50lbs.
• Ability to supervise/work with a staff of varying educational and experiential backgrounds with sensitive leadership, maturity, and stability.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of low-income and homeless issues for children and families preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish or Chinese Dialects preferred.

For more information, please see our website at www.holyfamilydayhome.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36.00 - $38.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• How many Early Childhood Education (ECE) units have you completed or are you enrolled in?

Experience:

• Preschool Teaching: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Teacher Permit (Required)

Work Location: In person