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Job Requirements of Campus Teacher Specialist:
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Employment Type:
Full-Time
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Location:
San Francisco, CA (Onsite)
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Campus Teacher Specialist
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 Specialist 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.
A one-time hiring bonus of $2,000 is offered exclusively for NEW Assistant Teachers, Associate Teachers, and Lead Teachers.
What we offer:
Pay Rate: $40.00 - $43.00 Hourly
Medical – Kaiser and CCHP / Dental – Principal / Vision – Vision Care / Life Insurance - $50,000 / 403b – 3% match / FSA / Pet Care
EAP (Employee Assistance Program) / WADP (Working Advantage Discount Program)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES
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Interacting with Children:
Provide assistance/coverage in infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms as needed. Assist and 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. Assist 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. -
Assessing Children:
Monitor classroom interactions, experiences, and routines for the purpose of establishing a positive classroom environment and interactions that support development and learning. Assist 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. Assist Lead teachers to develop developmentally appropriate lesson plans based on children’s strengths, interests, and needs reflected in observations, screenings, and the DRDP-2015 assessment results. Assist in preparing documentation to support referrals for further evaluation and specialized services for children with suspected special needs. -
Supervision:
Assist volunteers and parents in working with children in the classroom with proper health practices, food handling, and interactions/supervision of children. Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment. -
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. Assist and ensure that the timelines of 30, 45, and 90 days are met upon enrollment dates (e.g. home visits, DRDP’s, mental health notes, developmental screenings, ASQ-3, ASQ-SE, vision & hearing screenings). -
Classroom Maintenance:
Maintain classroom equipment, work areas, student files/records, providing reliable information and/or ensuring a safe and sanitary environment. Respond 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. -
Secondary Functions:
Follow Head Start/CDE/CLD policies and procedures in reporting suspected child abuse in accordance with federal and state laws. Attend 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 the payroll schedule. -
Customer Service:
Provide exceptional customer service and always represent 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. -
Effective Team Member:
Ability to interact positively with team members and facilitate positive change. Partner with supervisor when necessary to address department issues or concerns.
POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Education: AA Degree with an emphasis in 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 of classroom teaching experience, 1+ years of supervisory experience, and 1+ year(s) experience in an infant/toddler setting preferred, and meets the California Community Care Licensing requirements, including 24 ECE Units including core courses 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:
- This campus qualifies under the New Market Tax Credit (NMTC) funding, which needs to meet the target population of Low-to-Moderate-Income (LMI) numbers, due to this MNC may reach out to request additional documents should they be qualified for the position.
- State of California Child Development Site Supervisor Level Permit
- Current Physical Health Screening (every 2 years thereafter)
- Current Immunizations (TB, Influenza, MMR, TDAP) (every 2 years thereafter)
- Clearance of Child Abuse Index
- 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 maintain confidential 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.
- Software: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet Explorer.
- Decision Making: Set priorities and standards of performance; develop plans by which work can be accomplished.
- Tools and Equipment: General office equipment, fax, copier, printer, phone, and computer.
- Confidential and Sensitive Information: Maintain the highest level of confidentiality when dealing with client records.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit approximately 40% of the time, walk 20% of the time, and stand 40% 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 40 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. Must be able to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, crawl, and work with children on the floor for extended periods of time. 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 the ability to adjust focus.
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.
We are an equal-opportunity employer that welcomes diversity in the workplace and has a great company culture. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.
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