• Full Time
  • San Francisco
  • This position has been filled

Website FranDelJA Enrichment Center

Position: Teacher
Immediate Supervisor: Classroom Lead Teacher or Site Supervisor
Salary: Based on education and experience
Hours: According to center needs
Available Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holiday pay (varies)
Opportunities for personal and professional growth

General Duties:

All teachers are responsible for the general supervision, management and assurance of safety, security and well-being of each child in the program.  Teachers provide a nurturing atmosphere that enhances the children’s social emotional, cognitive, and physical development.


Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the health, welfare, supervision and safety of the children.
  • Greet each child in a warm and friendly manner and provide quality customer service at all times (for children, families, center staff and the community).
  • Interact with the children and encourage their involvement in activities.
  • Encourage and model language expansion, extended leaning and problem-solving strategies throughout the day.
  • Plan and implement daily activities based on approved curriculum and center philosophy.
  • Provide a warm, safe, and caring learning environment that is kept orderly, clean, appealing and in compliance with Environment Rating Scale or similar tool.
  • Maintain ongoing developmental records for each child, including: child observation notes and completion of developmental profile (DRDP+).
  • Conduct parent/teacher conferences – two/three times per year and as needed.
  • Communicate with family about the child’s daily activities.
  • Encourage family involvement in center activities and educational opportunities.
  • Supervision of children in the classroom, on the playground, and field trips.
  • Follow universal health precautions at all times.
  • Perform daily health checks upon arrival of every child.
  • Observe children to detect signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorder, speech problem, or other special need and reports these signs immediately to the Program Director for needed follow-up.
  • Implement behavior plan as needed or seek help for challenging behaviors from the Program Director and/or Mental Health consultant.  Follow the plan and report on the effectiveness of the plan after sufficient time for implementation.
  • Maintain classroom and playground, providing a safe and healthy environment.
  • Provide overall supervision of toileting and bathroom time.
  • Supervise and model at all mealtime/snack time activities and complete related record keeping.
  • Ensure center personnel policies are followed.
  • Keep scheduled hours and sign in/out every shift.
  • Avoid showing favoritism or bias towards individual staff, parents, or children.
  • Participate in classroom team meetings.
  • Participate in staff meetings, trainings, conferences, etc., as required.
  • Utilize resource materials, articles, videos, etc.
  • Participate in on-site and off-site professional growth activities.
  • Work cooperatively with center administration for the success of the organization.
  • Additional duties may be assigned as needed for smooth operation of the organization.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • High school graduate or equivalent GED.
  • One year experience with infant/toddlers and/or preschool children preferred.
  • Min. 12 units completed in Early Childhood, Child Development (3 units in Infant/Toddler for the infant program), a current California Department of Education Child Development Teacher Permit or an Associate, Baccalaureate, or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (and apply for a CDE Teacher Permit).
  • Pass physical exam, TB test, Criminal Record Clearance and Fingerprints and all other state license requirements.
  • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Establish and maintain effective, working relationships with children, parents, and staff.
  • Maintain and support program policies and procedures.
  • Expressed commitment to the program and its philosophies during the term of your employment.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

  • Ability to sit/stand both in/outdoors for prolonged periods.
  • Ability to see, hear and speak.
  • Ability to participate in regular standing, walking, kneeling, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, crouching, grasping, reaching above, and below the shoulder.
  • Ability to lift/carry 25 lbs.
  • Ability to multi-task in an energy demanding and often noisy environment.
  • Ability to operate computer and complete other repetitive motion tasks.

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