Early childhood teacher jobs in Berkeley, CaliforniaCreate job alerts

The program consists of over 60 career FTE, 10 30+ limited and per diem substitutes, and 60 - 80 student assistants who work daily with children and families in the program to assure quality early education experiences that best nurture and develop the individual child, support a family responsive e

The Substitute Assistant Teacher supports and provides feedback to the teachers in the classroom with child screening, assessment, parent interaction and adherence to local, state and federal standards as well as all licensing regulations pertaining to children in group care settings. Provides input

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW Family & Child Empowerment Services (FACES) SF provides families who live and work in San Francisco with high-quality early childhood education and enrichment; job support, training, and placement; and comprehensive family support services and referrals. Our mission is to empower families who live and work in San Francisco to transform their futures through evidence-based educational and economic opportunities. Position Summary The Site Supervisor oversees the daily operation of the child development center, maintains professional, positive relationships with students, parents and/or guardians and staff members at all times, and addresses concerns in a timely, confidential manner. The Site Supervisor is expected to uphold all licensing regulations, oversee all child development assessment and testing procedures and facilitate staff development. This position is exempt and reports to the Senior Director of Child Development What You’ll Do Program Administration • Work in partnership with the other Bayview Site Supervisor (Preschool/PreK lead) to oversee the operations and team development for the BV infant toddler preschool program., • Responsible for day-to-day operations of the Center., • Coordinate and monitor volunteers and interns., • Monitor staff schedules, time sheets, vacation, and leave time., • Monitor and approve ordering of supplies and materials., • Maintain and update necessary documentation for all the children and families at the Center., • Ensure program staffing needs, including recruitment and hiring, are met in collaboration with the partner preschool Site Supervisor at Bayview and the Senior Director of Child Development., • Responsible for monitoring and following through on required assessments and screenings (e.g. ITERS, ECERS, DRDP’s, ASQ’s, CLASS)., • Maintain positive relationships with parents/guardians and children, and meet their cultural and linguistic needs., • Work to address parent/guardian issues when difficulties arise., • Helps plan and coordinate Infant Toddler Lead Teacher meetings to address Center goals and issues., • Work effectively and appropriately with other FACES employees and programs (e.g. fiscal, enrollment, family support)., • Work in partnership with other organizations, consultants, and professionals., • Interview incoming family members upon enrollment, provide introductions to Center staff, and orientation to Center policies and procedures., • Responsible for meeting Community Care Licensing requirements, federal, local, and CDC guidelines and regulations (include title 5 and Title 22)., • Adjust schedules to meet Center needs with as much flexibility as possible., • Conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times and serve as a model to staff and interns., • Other duties as assigned. Program Development • Build teamwork and facilitate a cooperative environment with all staff, including Family Support and Wellness, the Inclusion team, and Basecamp., • Work with staff to identify and address exceptional needs of children., • Monitor and assist in developing, planning, and implementing Infant & Toddler classroom environments and curricular standards., • Attend required meetings and training for continuous professional development for professional and program improvement., • Responsible for supervising, training, and evaluating infant toddler staff., • Responsible for supervising all children’s safety at the Center. Qualifications You have a solid mix of the following knowledge, ability, skills and experience: • Hold or qualify for the California Child Development Site Supervisor permit, • Completed 12 units that cover infant toddler growth and development & curriculum, • Three plus years managing a child development center, • Three plus years managing staff, • Strong organizational and conflict management skills, • Five years classroom experience in ECE setting, • Experience with state or federally funded child care programs preferred., • Able to lift 50 pounds., • Ability to meet required state, federal, local, and CDC standards (including but not limited to fingerprint clearance, negative TB test, First Aid, CPR), • A deep commitment to aligning all program practices to FACES SF values, especially around equity, inclusion, and belonging 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 $95,000 - $108,000 based on experience, • Healthcare premiums 100% paid for employees and 25% paid for dependents, • Three weeks of vacation, personal and floating holidays, ten sick days, ten paid holidays (including one-week winter closure between Christmas and New Year’s) and a day off for your birthday!, • 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.