Lead Teacher

Reports To:

Site Supervisor

Regular Full-Time

Non-Exempt

$32.44/ hr - $43.20/ hr

40 hours/week

Yes (Medical Dental Vision 401k Employer Match Vacation & Floating Paid Holidays)

Child Development Center

Child Development Center- 1294 Potrero Ave. SF 94110

Immediate Start Date Available

The Organization

Good Samaritan Family Resource Center (GSFRC) is an innovative multi-service non-profit agency located in San Franciscos Mission District. Its mission is to help immigrant families access needed services develop self-sufficiency and participate fully as members of the community. Our staff is a diverse and talented team willing to take different and unique approaches to help children youth and families thrive and succeed.

Program Summary

The Good Samaritan Child Development Center provides a State-licensed full-day preschool program for children 2 ½ to 5 years of age. Our goal is to provide a safe and nurturing environment that encourages physical social emotional and cognitive development through a developmentally appropriate curriculum. Our philosophy is child-centered rather than adult directed. The dual-language (Spanish/English) program curriculum is realized through structuring the environment into interest areas the planning of program activities to meet each childs individual needs and the opportunity for active participation rather than passive observation. Children participate in developmentally appropriate activities that are designed to develop their social skills enhance their fine and gross motor skills encourage creative learning cognitive development and teach pre-literacy and skills.

Specific Responsibilities

• Create implement and document diverse activities that are developmentally appropriate for children ages 3-5 and aligned to the Preschool/TK Learning Foundations
• Create an inclusive environment for all children where all children feel a sense of belonging
• Supervise the children in accordance with the regulations of the License of the State of California.
• Collaborate with the Co-Lead Associate and Assistant Teachers to prepare materials that are used in and out of the classroom.
• Collaborate with Co-Lead and Associate Teachers to conduct parent conferences and complete DRDP for all children.
• Set up a classroom environment that builds student agency and independence
• Care for the health security and well- being of the children
• Prepare snacks for the children
• Provide mentoring and guidance to classroom team through a collaborative and team-building approach
• Participate in monthly professional development and staff meeting with all CDC staff
• Maintain direct positive communication with the families /guardians of the children
• Coordinate schedules for opening/closing/cleaning of the classroom and instructional activities

• Stay informed and updated to adhere to all the necessary food safety and food handling guidelines and regulations set out by the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS preferred
• Lead Teacher or Site Supervisor P ermit from the CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing
• 24 Units of Child Development
• Motivated high-energy person
• Deep knowledge of early childhood development
• Familiar with reporting procedures for child and adult protective services
• Familiar with community care licensing policies and regulations
• State certified in First Aid and Infant/Child CPR
• Must have computer literacy and be proficient with Outlook
• Respect and value the ethnic and cultural diversity of clients and staff
• Respectful welcoming confidential sensitive to immigrant issues
• Self-motivated flexible problem solving-oriented
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work well with children parents staff and volunteers

Desired Qualifications

• Bilingual (Spanish and English)
• Familiarity with inclusion/belonging strategies
• Experience working with learners with diverse and special needs
• Familiarity with CSEFEL Teaching Pyramid Framework
• Knowledge of DRDP CLASS and Dual Language Learning
• 2-3 years of experience as a Lead Teacher in a preschool classroom

Requirements

• Must Complete a full background check (Department of Justice FBI Child Abuse Index).
• Must have TB clearance Health Screening and valid immunization records including influenza vaccination MMR and TDAP as required through Community Childcare Licensing.

Physical Requirements

• This position is set in a School-Based Environment. The physical and environmental demands described in job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please apply by visiting our website at .

Good Samaritan Family Resource Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Employment is contingent upon meeting the above minimum qualification and verification of previous employment and education.

Required Experience:

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