Organization Overview
At Family & Child Empowerment Services (FACES), we envision a future where all families have what they need to live, grow, and thrive in San Francisco. We provide families with high-quality early childhood education; after-school and summer enrichment; job support, training, and placement; and comprehensive family support services and referrals.
Position Summary
The Lead Preschool Teacher is passionate about early childhood education, kids in general and works in a supportive and collegiate environment where you can make a difference. The Lead Teacher is responsible for overall classroom management, including lesson planning, safety protocol and maintaining positive, professional relationships with parents/caregivers. This is a full time, non-exempt position and reports directly to the Site Supervisor.
What You’ll Do
Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and rich learning environment per FACES standards
Supervise, coach, and mentor classroom teacher(s) and floater teachers (teaching team)
Support children’s growth in key developmental areas (social-emotional, language and literacy, cognitive, and physical)
Use age appropriate positive guidance techniques and model behavior for children and teaching teams.
Ensure positive teacher/child interactions and peer relationships in the classroom
Maintain Community Care Licensing (CCL) standards and train and supervise staff regarding CCL regulations; ensure teacher/child ratio.
Lead classroom teaching team to plan and implement lessons and activities appropriate to children's developmental expectations and innate curiosity.
Ensure the teaching team follows all health and safety procedures, including closely supervising children and conducting health checks.
Lead and implement weekly developmental observations and the Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) assessments, assign assessments to classroom teacher
Be responsible in creating and maintaining positive family relationships
Communicate with parents daily around their child’s day and milestones
Prepare for and lead teacher conferences with parents/caregivers
Partner with FACES Family Support team, Inclusion team, and Site Supervisor to communicate and address need for additional child and family support
Follow all policies, procedures, and expectations set in Teacher Handbook
Ensure all paperwork, program data, and other administrative tasks are complete
Attend staff meetings and professional development/trainings
Align classroom practices to FACES values
Qualifications
You have a solid mix of the following knowledge, ability, skills and experience:
Maintain California Child Development Teacher Permit or Higher
Two (2) + years classroom experience in ECE setting
Experience with State and Federally funded child care programs (preferred)
Demonstrated commitment to working with families from marginalized communities
Ability to work cooperatively as a part of an interdisciplinary team, as well as the ability to work independently, demonstrating strong initiative and enthusiasm
Professionalism, punctuality, flexibility, self-motivation and reliability are essential
Work cooperatively as part of an interdisciplinary team using effective and compassionate communication
Demonstrates the ability to meet required state, federal, local, and FACES SF standards (including but not limited to fingerprint clearance, negative TB test, First Aid, CPR)
Lift up to 50lbs
A deep commitment to aligning all program practices to FACES values, especially around justice, equity, and inclusion for all our stakeholder
Strong passion for and a desire to humbly reflect and grow in pursuit of our mission
A sense of humor- we believe joy and justice go hand in hand!
What We Offer
Annual salary between $36.00 - $47.60 based on experience
Healthcare premiums 100% paid for employees and 25% paid for dependents
Three weeks of vacation, twelve sick days, ten paid holidays, including extended winter closure
A retirement plan with employer match up to 7% of your salary
A chance to positively impact the lives of young children and their families
A fun, dynamic and collaborative working environment
Opportunity to join a movement to achieve educational, economic, and racial justice!
FACES SF 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 SF is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.