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About the Role

The Teacher position is responsible for providing developmentally appropriate care and education for children, in cooperation with parents and staff, to implement the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the child care center. This role also acts as a leader in assisting with the mentoring of substitute teachers, aides, and interns.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand program philosophy, personnel policies, position description, non-discrimination policy, and other related materials.
• Assist in planning and implementing curriculum according to Creative Curriculum guidelines, incorporating California Foundations and Curriculum Frameworks, Desired Results Developmental Profiles (DRDPs), CSEFEL strategies, and observations of children.
• Establish a primary relationship with a group of children and their families.
• Guide children in conflict management and problem-solving strategies.
• Supervise and directly interact with children in a warm and positive manner.
• Work cooperatively with other staff members, accept supervision, and promote positive communication.
• Maintain child files and open contact logs.
• Provide feedback to Program Manager/Director regarding staff interactions in the classroom.
• Maintain confidentiality of all personal information regarding families, children, and staff.
• Assist in developing, preparing, and implementing a written curriculum plan with weekly updates, including environment enhancements, activities, routines, garden activities, and schedules that are developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate.
• Participate in monthly rotation of documentation boards.
• Oversee and be responsible for the observation, recording, and DRDP assessment of children, resulting in an environment supportive of their changing needs.
• Complete and submit DRDP assessments on time through DRDP tech and COCOA.
• Provide oral and written language experience appropriate to each child’s level of interest and developmental capacity, including home language when possible.
• Monitor outdoor play areas to ensure security and prevent children from accessing unsafe areas.
• Maintain accepted standards of order, cleanliness, and sanitation of program facilities.
• Solicit and respond to families' requests and suggestions, communicating them to appropriate staff.
• Prepare for and participate in parent-teacher conferences twice a year.
• Participate in on-site and off-site learning opportunities in accordance with a professional development plan.
• Assist Program Manager and/or Lead Teacher with supervision, training, and evaluation of substitutes, interns, and volunteers.
• Work with Program Manager and Lead Teacher to implement California Department of Education program goal setting, DRDP goal setting for the program, and a timeline for completion.
• Utilize resource materials to enhance professional growth opportunities.
• Seek information relevant to the needs of the children being served, such as school readiness, bilingual development, special needs, and developmental stages.
• Assist Lead teacher and team in planning activities that integrate social, emotional, physical, cognitive, language, and aesthetic development.
• Respond to behavioral signals from children that indicate a need for a change in teaching style.
• Prepare for and participate in staff Professional Learning Community, sharing expertise with teaching staff.
• Acknowledge and celebrate diversity within the community and create a classroom environment that reflects it.
• Implement food service program according to center policies, food handling, and nutritional guidelines.
• Follow center policies and procedures for health and safety, indoors and outdoors.
• Ensure classroom compliance at all times, including ratios, daily sign-in sheets, and required daily health checks.
• Administer medication in compliance with agency policies and guidelines.
• Report needs for replacement/repair of indoor and outdoor supplies and equipment to the supervisor.
• Actively involve parents/guardians in classroom and center activities.
• Collaborate with parents/guardians in an ongoing and positive manner to support each child’s development.
• Support and facilitate the inclusion of all children in the center.
• Promote and enhance child and family participation in all program events.
• Maintain an active teaching permit, including renewal, upgrading, and required professional development.

Requirements

• Minimum of a valid California Associate Teacher permit.
• Teacher hired with a permit working in the Infant Toddler program must complete at least 6 additional units of coursework in Infant Toddler care.
• Minimum one year of center-based care experience.
• Understand rationale and procedure for child abuse reporting as mandated by state law and the responsibility for action as a mandated reporter.
• Must be certified in Pediatric CPR and First Aid.
• Personal cell phone required.
• Fingerprinting clearance required.
• Negative Tuberculosis Test required.
• Frequent bending, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, twisting, and walking.
• Frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling.
• Frequent repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Driving is not required for this position.

Skills

• Bilingual in Spanish and/or Chinese preferred but not required.
• Knowledgeable of social issues, such as poverty, violence, racism, that impact children and families.
• Knowledgeable about child development and able to recognize deviation from the norm.
• Understands and uses universal health precautions.
• Understands emotional and social development including the emergence of identity and self-esteem.
• Demonstrates an understanding of child development theory and practice.
• Ability to provide for the care and safety of children without physical or verbal exploitation or prejudice.
• Ability to communicate positively and actively develop ongoing interaction with parents to discuss daily activities.
• Achievement oriented.
• Customer oriented.
• Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge, and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in cross-cultural situations.

Location

• Onsite

Work Type

• Onsite 5 days a week

Experience Level

• Minimum one year of center based care experience

Education Level

• Minimum of a valid California Associate Teacher permit

Salary/Compensations

• $30.00-$32.00

About the Company

• Treasure Island Child Development Center (TICDC) is a collaborative child-centered environment where everyone contributes and feels taken care of.
• Our community is a coming-together of families and teachers and staff members who express the quality and diversity of the Bay Area.
• Serving parents with children 3 months to 5 years of age, TICDC provides a secure and stimulating environment in a beautiful setting.
• Our enriched day program combines the best in early care and education with family support activities and effective resource and referral.
• To further the Mission and Vision of Catholic Charities SF.

Equal Opportunity

• Catholic Charities is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, legal domicile status, veteran status, disability or AIDS/HIV status or any other characteristic protected under federal or state law.
• Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.