Pacific Clinics
Position Summary
This position serves a Teacher and caregiver in a classroom of Early Head Start infants and toddlers by planning, implementing, and supervising all center-based activities. This position may work with infants and toddlers with developmental delays.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Develops an individual plan for each child to include goal setting based on identified needs and prescriptions for objectives and activities to meet established goals (outcomes).
Works as a team member with the other education staff, parents and Parent Committee members to develop curriculum that is meaningful and meets the individual and program needs.
Responsible for the weekly preparation of daily lesson plans, which includes objectives to be posted for parents, volunteers and visitors in the classroom.
Schedules home visits and parent-teacher conferences with families as required and on an as-needed basis and documents these events.
Prepares and maintains a safe, healthy learning environment for children that is positive, developmentally appropriate and experientially-based.
Plans and provides developmentally appropriate activities and experiences that advance all areas of children’s development (social, emotional, cognitive and physical) in a manner appropriate to age and stage of development.
Assists in development and implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum that focuses on routines and individual child interests and development.
Provides a safe, healthy and well-managed environment so that children will have comfortable learning and growing experiences. Sets up the physical environment to meet the changing needs of infants and toddlers.
Serves on IFSP meetings.
Participates in on‑going training and development specific to working with infants and toddlers and their families, including infant/toddler development, communication and safety issues such as reducing the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
Conducts developmental screening of infants and toddlers’ motor, language, social, cognitive, perceptual and emotional levels.
Ensures an appropriate written Transition Plan for all children, six months before their third birthday; provides parents with training and information. Establishes communication to facilitate and coordinate the transition.
Involves parents in the educational activities of the program: to emphasize their role as the principal influence on the child’s education and development; and to assist parents to increase their knowledge, understanding, skills and experience in basic child development.
Identifies and arranges for parents to participate as volunteers in the classroom and work as substitutes as well as other volunteer activities.
Provides daily supervision of all classroom staff, monitors employee performance and classroom activities.
Reports to work on time and maintains reliable and regular attendance.
Models Pacific Clinics’ approach, mission and core values in all communication and correspondence.
Communicates effectively in a culturally competent and diverse consumer population and promotes favorable interaction with managers, co‑workers and others.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications / Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and/or Experience / Position Requirements
Must have an A.A./A.S. Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood, Education or related degree; B.A./B.S. Degree preferred.
Possess or be qualified for a California Child Development Teacher permit or higher.
Must obtain and maintain DOJ, FBI, and Child Abuse Index Clearance.
Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification.
Must have 3–6 units of infant/toddler development coursework.
Demonstrated ability to work in Windows environment (including Word and Excel).
Must possess a valid California driver's license and maintain an insurable driving record under the Clinic's liability policy.
Ability to be perceptive of the needs of children and to work well with staff, children and parents/families.
Ability to organize and direct classroom activities and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to maintain accurate records which reflect the needs and progress of children.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge, skills and a positive attitude in the field of early childhood education.
Attends and participates in all required meetings, activities, pre‑service and in‑service training that includes but is not limited to 15 hours of classroom focused professional development and methods that comply with applicable State and local laws for identifying and reporting child abuse and neglect.
Physical Demands
Occasional need to provide gentle physical restraint to children.
May be required to lift up to 40 pounds.
Some exposure to communicable diseases.
Noise level in work environment may be moderate to loud.
Travel/overnight many be required associated with attendance at conferences, meetings and other duties.
Work is typically performed in a classroom setting and some office work required.
Some evenings and weekend work may occasionally be required for events such as home visits, parent‑teacher conferences, Parent Committee meetings, and social and community events.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Local business travel is required.
Equal Opportunity Employer We will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with ordinance 184652 Sec.189.04 (a) and San Francisco Police Code, Article 49. Section 4905.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Education and Training
Industries Hospitals and Health Care, Mental Health Care, and Non‑profit Organizations
Compensation
The initial compensation for this position ranges from $24.83 - $26.52 per hour.
Actual offers will be determined by the candidate’s creditable years of experience in conjunction with internal equity considerations and based on the organization’s current compensation practices.
We offer Medical, Dental & Vision benefits, retirement options, Flex Spending, EAP, and more!
Employee engagement and advocacy opportunities to advance our justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda across our Agency and throughout the communities we serve.
Benefits eligibility starts on Day 1!
Who We Are Pacific Clinics is the leading community‑based nonprofit provider of mental health and substance use disorder services. For over 150 years, we have offered high‑quality behavioral health, educational and support and social services at no cost to the individuals and families we serve. Reaching more than 100,000 Californians each year, Pacific Clinics offers hope through culturally responsive, trauma‑informed and research‑based care.
Who We Serve Pacific Clinics Head Start and Early Head Start programs provides services in center‑based, home base and family child care provider homes, regardless of income. We teach children how to share emotions in a healthy way.
Program Type EHS99 - EARLY HEADSTART
Population Served Ages 0-3
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Develops an individual plan for each child to include goal setting based on identified needs and prescriptions for objectives and activities to meet established goals (outcomes).
Works as a team member with the other education staff, parents and Parent Committee members to develop curriculum that is meaningful and meets the individual and program needs.
Responsible for the weekly preparation of daily lesson plans, which includes objectives to be posted for parents, volunteers and visitors in the classroom.
Schedules home visits and parent-teacher conferences with families as required and on an as-needed basis and documents these events.
Prepares and maintains a safe, healthy learning environment for children that is positive, developmentally appropriate and experientially-based.
Plans and provides developmentally appropriate activities and experiences that advance all areas of children’s development (social, emotional, cognitive and physical) in a manner appropriate to age and stage of development.
Assists in development and implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum that focuses on routines and individual child interests and development.
Provides a safe, healthy and well-managed environment so that children will have comfortable learning and growing experiences. Sets up the physical environment to meet the changing needs of infants and toddlers.
Serves on IFSP meetings.
Participates in on‑going training and development specific to working with infants and toddlers and their families, including infant/toddler development, communication and safety issues such as reducing the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
Conducts developmental screening of infants and toddlers’ motor, language, social, cognitive, perceptual and emotional levels.
Ensures an appropriate written Transition Plan for all children, six months before their third birthday; provides parents with training and information. Establishes communication to facilitate and coordinate the transition.
Involves parents in the educational activities of the program: to emphasize their role as the principal influence on the child’s education and development; and to assist parents to increase their knowledge, understanding, skills and experience in basic child development.
Identifies and arranges for parents to participate as volunteers in the classroom and work as substitutes as well as other volunteer activities.
Provides daily supervision of all classroom staff, monitors employee performance and classroom activities.
Reports to work on time and maintains reliable and regular attendance.
Models Pacific Clinics’ approach, mission and core values in all communication and correspondence.
Communicates effectively in a culturally competent and diverse consumer population and promotes favorable interaction with managers, co‑workers and others.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications / Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and/or Experience / Position Requirements
Must have an A.A./A.S. Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood, Education or related degree; B.A./B.S. Degree preferred.
Possess or be qualified for a California Child Development Teacher permit or higher.
Must obtain and maintain DOJ, FBI, and Child Abuse Index Clearance.
Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification.
Must have 3–6 units of infant/toddler development coursework.
Demonstrated ability to work in Windows environment (including Word and Excel).
Must possess a valid California driver's license and maintain an insurable driving record under the Clinic's liability policy.
Ability to be perceptive of the needs of children and to work well with staff, children and parents/families.
Ability to organize and direct classroom activities and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to maintain accurate records which reflect the needs and progress of children.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge, skills and a positive attitude in the field of early childhood education.
Attends and participates in all required meetings, activities, pre‑service and in‑service training that includes but is not limited to 15 hours of classroom focused professional development and methods that comply with applicable State and local laws for identifying and reporting child abuse and neglect.
Physical Demands
Occasional need to provide gentle physical restraint to children.
May be required to lift up to 40 pounds.
Some exposure to communicable diseases.
Noise level in work environment may be moderate to loud.
Travel/overnight many be required associated with attendance at conferences, meetings and other duties.
Work is typically performed in a classroom setting and some office work required.
Some evenings and weekend work may occasionally be required for events such as home visits, parent‑teacher conferences, Parent Committee meetings, and social and community events.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Local business travel is required.
Equal Opportunity Employer We will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with ordinance 184652 Sec.189.04 (a) and San Francisco Police Code, Article 49. Section 4905.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Education and Training
Industries Hospitals and Health Care, Mental Health Care, and Non‑profit Organizations
Compensation
The initial compensation for this position ranges from $24.83 - $26.52 per hour.
Actual offers will be determined by the candidate’s creditable years of experience in conjunction with internal equity considerations and based on the organization’s current compensation practices.
We offer Medical, Dental & Vision benefits, retirement options, Flex Spending, EAP, and more!
Employee engagement and advocacy opportunities to advance our justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda across our Agency and throughout the communities we serve.
Benefits eligibility starts on Day 1!
Who We Are Pacific Clinics is the leading community‑based nonprofit provider of mental health and substance use disorder services. For over 150 years, we have offered high‑quality behavioral health, educational and support and social services at no cost to the individuals and families we serve. Reaching more than 100,000 Californians each year, Pacific Clinics offers hope through culturally responsive, trauma‑informed and research‑based care.
Who We Serve Pacific Clinics Head Start and Early Head Start programs provides services in center‑based, home base and family child care provider homes, regardless of income. We teach children how to share emotions in a healthy way.
Program Type EHS99 - EARLY HEADSTART
Population Served Ages 0-3
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