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Wu Yee Children's Services

Associate Preschool Teacher

Wu Yee Children's Services, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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Wu Yee Children’s Services believes nothing is more essential than excellent child care and education for all our children, right from the start.

Wu Yee is seeking associate early childhood teachers who share our commitment to providing infants, toddlers, and preschoolers full access to early learning opportunities that pave the way to bright futures. We operate 12 child development centers

in the San Francisco communities where Head Start is most needed. If you thrive in culturally inclusive classrooms, want training and professional development, and support a multi-disciplinary family model, come join our squad of dedicated educators as we continue to expand our services!

Location:

177 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco CA (Req # 1662)

Position Schedule:

Full - time | Monday - Friday

Associate Preschool Teacher Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Lead Teacher, assist in the planning and implementation of age and developmentally appropriate curriculum for children, including daily open-ended activities to expand their competencies across developmental domains

Maintain appropriate teacher – child ratios, ensuring visual supervision of children at all times

Contribute to a safe, healthy, nurturing, and culturally relevant classroom environment for all children and families

Understand and follow Wu Yee policies and procedures to ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with licensing requirements, Head Start performance standards, and California Department of Education regulations

Maintain regular and timely communication with program staff, including, but not limited to the Center Manager, Lead Teacher, and Family Advocates to facilitate effective program performance

Ensure documentation of all significant contacts with families and maintain up-to-date file records including attendance, emergency contact information, family contact, education data, and file log

Accurately and promptly complete formal observations, ongoing screening, and assessments of children in your primary care according to the service area timeline

Develop and maintain portfolios that document the unique strengths, skills, and areas of growth for the children in your primary care on a regular basis

Maintain appropriate active supervision of children in your care at all times

Maintain ongoing, open communication with families and conduct parent-teacher conferences and home visits for children in your primary care

Encourage and promote families’ participation in center activities, field trips, special events, and the Parent Committee and Policy Council

Participate in the referral process for children with suspected disabilities, as needed

Collaborate with program staff, the Family Advocate and Mental Health Consultant about concerns or issues related to a child’s development

Perform Daily Health Checks for children entering the center

Ensure children are signed in and out of the center daily

Conduct safety check in the park/playground to ensure the equipment and area is safe for children, prior to the commencement of outdoor activity

Model and teach children appropriate health and hygiene practices, including tooth brushing, potty training, hand washing, etc.

Assist with the preparing the classroom for meals and nap time

Participate in food preparation for the center in accordance with program policies and procedures and state food safety requirements

Participate in family style eating with the children

Record meal counts accurately at the time of service

Follow established teaching staff health and safety procedures; including sanitizing classroom materials

Clean and sanitize dishes, pots, pans and utensils daily according to Wu Yee policies and procedures

Assume Lead Teacher responsibilities in the absence of the Lead Teacher

Adhere to an adjusted work schedule in order to meet needs of program

Engage in ongoing professional development activities, as required by the program

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

A valid California Child Development Associate Teacher permit

A minimum of 1 year teaching experience with young children and diverse populations

Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents and other staff

Good communication, as well as maintaining an overall positive and professional attitude

Demonstrated competence in supporting families

Models good judgment, effective problem solving and priority setting skills Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds

Compensation and Benefits

A competitive salary of $35.37 - $40.94

Additional $150 per pay period stipend at Golden Gate & Kirkwood Centers.

Fully paid employee health, dental, and vision

403b with matching contribution after 1 year of service

14 holidays

15 days of paid vacation

Generous sick leave

Lots of opportunities for advancement across the organization

Extensive paid training and professional development

Equal Opportunity Statement Wu Yee Children’s Services conforms to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning Equal Employment Opportunities and Affirmative Action. We promote diversity and urge women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records to apply for any open position in which they feel qualified. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Wu Yee Children’s Services is an equal opportunity employer.

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