About the Role
FACES Teachers are passionate about early childhood education and working with children in a supportive and collegiate environment where they can make a difference. These positions report directly to the Site Supervisor.
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, and rich learning environment per FACES standards.
- Support children's growth in key developmental areas 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.
- Follow all health and safety procedures, including supervising children and conducting health checks.
- Contribute to weekly developmental observations and DRDP assessments.
- Create and maintain 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.
Requirements
- Hold or be 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 and independently with strong initiative.
- 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 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 centers as needed.
- Able to lift up to 50lbs.
- Deep commitment to aligning all program practices to FACES SF values, especially around equity, inclusion, and belonging.
- Strong passion for and a desire to humbly reflect, learn, and grow in pursuit of the mission.
- A sense of humor.
Skills
- Early childhood education
- Child development
- Positive guidance techniques
- Classroom management
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Teamwork
- Independent work
- Initiative
- Enthusiasm
- Professionalism
- Punctuality
- Flexibility
- Self-motivation
- Reliability
- Travel
- Health and safety procedures
- Observation
- Assessment
- Family engagement
- Equity
- Inclusion
- Belonging
Location
- San Francisco
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 2+ years classroom experience in ECE setting (preferred)
Education Level
- California Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or Higher
Salary/Compensations
- $28.00 - $38.40 per hour
Benefits
- Healthcare premiums 100% paid for employees and 25% paid for dependents
- Three weeks of vacation
- Ten sick days
- Paid holidays
- One-week winter closure between Christmas and New Year’s
- Retirement plan with employer match up to 7% of salary
About the Company
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- FACES is a welcoming space for all. We embrace diversity in all forms- race, gender identity, sexuality, country of origin, religion, or ability. Candidates with diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
- FACES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
