Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Organization Overview

Family & Child Empowerment Services (FACES) provides families who live and work in San Francisco with high-quality early childhood education and enrichment; job support, training, and placement; and comprehensive family support services and referrals. Our mission is to empower families who live and work in San Francisco to transform their futures through evidence-based educational and economic opportunities.

Position Summary

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. 

What You’ll Do

• 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

Qualifications

You have a solid mix of the following knowledge, ability, skills and experience: 

• Hold or are qualified for the California Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or Higher 

• Two (2) + years classroom experience in ECE setting (preferred)

• Experience with State or Federally funded child care programs (preferred) 

• 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! 

What We Offer

• 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, twelve 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