Preschool Teacher Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Epiphany Center is expanding our Early Childhood Education Center from 15 to 44 children, including the launch of our first-ever Preschool program, four newly renovated classrooms, and a 17,450-square-foot green schoolyard designed for learning, exploration, and play.

We're looking for a Preschool Teacher Aide who is excited to help young children learn, explore, and thrive in a nurturing, trauma-informed environment.

• Work in a nature-based early childhood program using the PITC curriculum. 
• Join a supportive team focused on positive guidance, inclusion, early intervention, and social-emotional development. 
• Gain meaningful, hands-on experience in Early Childhood Education. 
• Enjoy a consistent Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule. 
• Receive full-time benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, plus a 401(k) retirement plan. 

As a Preschool Teacher Aide, you'll work with the Site Supervisor and classroom teaching team to create a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment for children.

• Engage with and supervise children during learning activities, play, routines, and transitions. 
• Support children's social-emotional development through positive guidance and nurturing relationships. 
• Encourage exploration and discovery in classroom and outdoor environments. 
• Assist with meals, snacks, and daily classroom routines. 
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment. 
• Build respectful relationships with children, families, and coworkers. 
• Follow licensing, health and safety, confidentiality, and program requirements. 
• Participate in required trainings, meetings, and occasional program or family-engagement activities. 

Pay Range: $32.44–$34.44 per hour

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position. Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, plus a 401(k) retirement plan.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Location: San Francisco, CA — On-site
Reports to: Site Supervisor

• At least 6 Early Childhood Education (ECE) units.  
• Assistant Teacher Permit , or willingness and eligibility to apply within 30 days of the job offer. 
• Previous experience working in a licensed preschool or early childhood education setting . 
• Understanding of trauma-informed care and positive child guidance. 
• Strong judgment, reliability, communication, and teamwork skills. 
• CPR and First Aid certification before beginning classroom work. 
• California Food Handler Card and required food-safety training. 
• Ability to meet applicable TB, immunization, mandated-reporting, and fingerprinting requirements. 
• Basic computer proficiency and written communication skills. 

Preferred: Experience working in an inclusive or early-intervention setting.