Campus Teacher Manager Pre-School (Early Care & Education)

Under the supervision of the Campus Director and in accordance with Head Start (HS) Federal Program Performance Standards, California Department of Education (CDE), California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Childcare Licensing Division (CLD), and Mission Neighborhood Center’s (MNC), the Campus Teacher Manager Pre-school will primarily be responsible for assisting the Campus Director in the day to day operations of the campus and will assist in the supervision of children, ensuring the safety and well-being of each child enrolled in the program. Will also provide direct supervision to the pre-school teachers.

Location: MNC Helen Fabela Chavez Campus

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES

Interacting with Children

• Provide assistance/coverage in Pre-school classrooms
• May provide assistance/coverage in infant/toddler classrooms as needed
• Support teaching teams in implementing developmentally appropriate practices and establishing meaningful partnerships with families for the purpose of optimizing children’s development and learning and enhancing parenting skills.
• Support in the implementation of school readiness, behavior, family events, health and nutrition plans (e.g. literacy activities, stories, songs, math/science activities, art, etc.) for the purpose of achieving program objectives.
• Use CSEFL techniques in guiding children’s behavior.

Assessing Children

• Monitor classroom interactions, experiences and routines for the purpose of establishing a positive classroom environment and interactions that support development and learning.

Curriculum Preparation

• Support in organizing indoor/outdoor, quiet/active and field trip activities appropriate to age group for the purpose of actively participating in the learning activities with children.
• Support Lead teachers to develop developmentally appropriate lesson plans based on children’s strengths, interests, and needs reflected in observations, screenings and the DRDP-2025 assessment results.
• Support in preparing documentation to support referrals for further evaluation and specialized services for children with suspected special needs.

Administration

• Will assume coverage in the absence of the Campus Director and remain flexible about staffing schedule which may be adjusted as program needs change.
• Ensure the maintenance and filing of appropriate forms and documents in children’s files.
• Work with staff and parents to ensure that required dental exams, physical exams and screenings are completed for each child in accordance with Program Performance Standards and Plan of Action.
• Work with staff and parents to ensure that the timelines of 30, 45, and 90 days are met upon enrollment dates (e.g. homes visits, DRDP’s, mental health notes, developmental screenings, ASQ-3, ASQ-SE, vision & hearing screenings).
• Assist in completion of monthly meal counts and monthly records of daily attendance for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) according to MNC’s policies and procedures.
• Assist with the Department of Education Attendance Register, 801-A Form (monthly), Best Interest Day Forms (daily/monthly), if applicable to facility.
• Assist Campus Director in organizing and implementing campus parent committee meetings.

Classroom Maintenance

• Maintains classroom equipment, work areas, student files/records, providing reliable information and/or ensuring a safe and sanitary environment.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution. Assist in the maintenance of equipment and emergency supplies.
• Assists in maintaining clean facilities, equipment, refrigerator, and playground area for the purpose of ensuring a safe and sanitary environment.
• Assist in keeping labeled classroom areas and objects.
• Support in receiving food, materials, and supplies deliveries
• May check temperature of food delivery, log temperature and follow procedure for heating and storage of food according to MNC’s policies and procedures.
• May assist in carrying out Health & Safety Checklist; corrects and identifies deficiencies.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance in classroom, as needed. Report major repairs to the Campus Director.

Supervision/Staff Development

• Assist volunteers and parents in working with children in the classroom with proper health practices, food handling and interactions/supervision of children.
• Maintain staff schedule to ensure appropriate ratios throughout the day.
• Supervise, coach and evaluate teaching staff in all areas of their performance and relating to employment requirements in accordance with MNC’s personnel policies and procedures.
• Works with supervised personnel to establish and monitor their Professional Development goals and meet periodically with appropriate personnel to review progress.
• Monitors the implementation of the responsibilities of employees through Reflective Supervision, observation, monthly supervisory meetings, coaching, and team meetings.
• Conducts annual formal performance reviews and provides informal performance feedback and recognition regularly.
• Support all supervised personnel with all employee related matters or need
• Work with the Campus Director to maintain accurate records of employee absences, work hours, immunizations, physical exams, fingerprints, professional development and other documentation required by Federal and State regulations or MNC’s personnel policies and procedures.

Secondary Functions

• Follow Head Start/CDE/CLD policies and procedures in reporting suspected child abuse in accordance with federal and state laws.
• Attends meetings and/or workshops (e.g. staff/campus meetings, in-service sessions, training, and parent meetings) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and/or maintaining their professional development.
• Must follow timekeeping policies and procedures and approve your timesheet following payroll schedule.
• Other duties as assigned.

Customer Service

• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Always representing the company in a professional manner.

Safety

• Maintain personal safety, use personal protection equipment (PPE) and follow Company policies.
• Report all and any safety issues, accidents or injuries to your manager as a matter of priority.

• Use safety walk and carry one child at a time up and down stairs.

Effective Team Member

• Ability to interact positively with team members.

• Ability to facilitate positive change.

• Partner with supervisor when necessary to address department issues or concerns.

POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education: AA Degree with an emphasis Early Childhood Development (ECD) or related field. BA Degree preferred.

Experience: Must have a 16-hour certification in training and experience in the principles of child health, safety and nutrition. In addition, must have 3+ years classroom teaching experience, 1 + years supervisory experience, 1 + year(s) experience in an infant / toddler setting preferred, and meets the California Community Care Licensing requirements, including 24 ECE Units including core course as listed on the Child Development Permit Matrix; which include Core, 6 Units Infant/Toddler, 2 Units in Adult Supervision and 6 Units in Administrative Units. Current or Previous Head Start Parent, preferred. Experience implementing PITC and/or project-based curricula preferred.

Requirements:

• State of California Child Development Site Supervisor Level Permit
• Fingerprinting Clearance (DOJ & FBI)
• Clearance of Child Abuse Index (CACI)
• Current Physical Health Screening (every 2 years thereafter)
• Current Immunizations (TB, Influenza, MMR, Pertussis) (every 2 years thereafter)
• Current CPR & First Aid Certificate (every 2 years thereafter)
• Must be registered with the Early Care & Education Workforce Registry
• Must attend trainings that are required by funders (might be an evening or Saturday)

Language(s): Bilingual, bi-literate preferred; English/Spanish or other language ability based on program needs.

Skills and Abilities:

• Personality - Independent thinker, possess excellent customer service skills, professional attitude, a high level of personal integrity, maturity, and business judgment required.
• Performance - Able to multi-task, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, able to do presentations and to maintain confident information.
• Communication - Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be a well-organized professional who thrives in a team-oriented environment.
• Stress Management - Ability to remain tactful under pressure and present a professional demeanor and communication style with co-workers in a multicultural setting.
• Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software and multi-line phone system.
• Set priorities and standards of performance; Develop plans by which work can be accomplished.
• General office equipment, fax, copier, printer, phone, and computer.
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to sit approximately 80% of the time, walk 10% of the time and stand 10% of the time. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to type or handle, feel, and operate objects. The employee is required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to speak and listen. Specific vision abilities of this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

What we offer

• Pay Rate: $83,200 - $98,987.20

• Location: MNC Helen Fabela Chavez Campus

• 15 paid sick days / 12 paid holidays / 12 paid vacation days (Pro-rated / accrued hourly)

• EAP (Employee Assistance Program) / WADP (Working Advantage Discount Program)

If you are seeking an organization that values, promotes, and develops leadership by delivering culturally sensitive, multi-generational, community-based services that empower families to build strong, healthy, and vibrant neighborhoods with the vision of a strong, healthier and more vibrant community that respects and celebrates its many rich, cultural traditions, please apply.

Please visit our web site for additional information on our Company web-site at: www.mncsf.org

We are an equal opportunity employer that welcome diversity in the workplace with a great company culture. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.