MNC Inspiring Success · 4 months ago
Lead Preschool Teacher
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$37.83/hr - $43.26/hr
2+ years expMNC Inspiring Success is dedicated to empowering families and building vibrant communities. They are seeking a Lead Preschool Teacher who will provide a positive learning environment for children aged 3-5, addressing individual developmental needs and collaborating with parents to enhance children's learning experiences.
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Responsibilities
Instruct children and parents (e.g. nutrition, self-care, social, motor skills, language skills, etc.) for the purpose of optimizing development of each child and helping to enhance parenting skills. Uses English language in order to assist ESL learners to acquire English language skills and to expand the language skills and vocabulary of the English-Speakers
Implements academic, 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
Role-model and ensure center team support for the provision of specialized services for children with identified special needs in the classroom
Assist children with hand washing and tooth brushing for the purpose of modeling appropriate personal hygiene
Assists children during naptime
Helps to carry out small groups’ activities for the purpose of providing classroom activities and routines that support individual/group needs and/or delivering services in compliance with established guidelines
Use positive discipline techniques such as CSEFEL in guiding children’s behavior
Observe children in all developmental domains and document observations showing progress through weekly lesson plans and anecdotal notes according to policy and procedures within the identified timelines
Monitors conversation, manners, cleanup activities, listening, etc. for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social behavior
Demonstrates awareness of entire group, including number ratio while working with primary care children
Use a curriculum framework and curriculum tool that provides opportunities for each child to meet learning expectations and prepare children for success in school
Organize indoor/outdoor, learning environment that provides a variety of age-appropriate experiences to foster child exploration and discovery
Provides quiet/active and field trip activities appropriate to age groups for the purpose of actively participating in the learning activities with children
Conducts home visits in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards and program policies and procedures
Develop Individualized Learning Plans (ILP) for each child based on observations, screenings, parent input and the DRDP-2015 assessment results
In collaboration with the Campus Director / Campus Supervisor, develop developmentally appropriate lesson plans based on children’s strengths, interests, and needs reflected in observations, ASQ-3 and ASQ-SE2 screenings and the DRDP-2015 assessment results
In collaboration with the Campus Director / Campus Supervisor, prepare documentation to support referrals for further evaluation and specialized services for children with suspected special needs
Acts as a support and resource person for families for the purpose of assisting the teachers in case managing specific needs with families, advocating for parents and encouraging parent involvement in the program
Inform parents about daily classroom routine, expectations, policies, field trips and volunteer opportunities
Communicate with parents about incidents that have been observed and recorded on-site regarding their child
Encourage and motivate parents to participate in all levels of the Head Start Program (e.g. classroom center committees, PPC, Policy Council and other district and/or city-wide committees), in accordance with Program Performance Standards
Obtain all required classroom parental signatures such as on all incident reports and field trip permission slips
Build strong foundations for continuing relationships with children and their families
Conduct ILP conferences with each child’s parents for a minimum of 2 times per year to partner in learning goals, develop coordinated learning support, strategies, and involve the parents in the child’s school experience
Assist volunteers and parents in working with children in the classroom with proper health practices, food handling and interactions/supervision of children
Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment
Responsible for ensuring that all adults in the classroom follow schedules, routines and policies of the classroom, the center and the agency
Works closely with teachers to ensure the well-being and safety of all children
Understands emergency/safety procedures
May assume coverage in the absence of the Campus Director / Campus Supervisor and remain flexible about staffing schedule which may be adjusted as program needs change and may include working in another classroom
Ensure the maintenance and filing of appropriate forms and documents in children’s files
Work with other teaching 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
Conduct 45-day developmental screenings and three developmental assessments (DRDP-2015) for each child
Collaborate with team members to ensure that the timelines of 30, 45, and 90 days are met upon enrollment dates (e.g. homes visits, mental health notes, developmental screenings, ASQ-3, ASQ-SE-2, vision & hearing screenings)
Assist in performing height and weight measurements of the children twice a year according to policy and procedure within the designated timelines
Complete monthly meal counts and monthly records of daily attendance for the Childcare Food Program according to MNC’s policies and procedures
Complete and track Department of Education Attendance Register, 801-A Form (monthly), Best Interest Day Forms (daily/monthly), if applicable to facility
Assist the Campus Director / Campus Supervisor in organizing center parent committee and electing officers and representatives to PPC in accordance with Program Performance Standards and PPC bylaws
Maintains classroom equipment, work areas, student files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items, providing reliable information and/or ensuring a safe and sanitary environment
Carries out Health & Safety Checklist; corrects and identifies deficiencies. Perform minor repairs and maintenance in the classroom, as needed. Report major repairs to the Campus Director / Campus Supervisor
Work with campus team to 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
Responsible to take the initiative to rotate a variety of materials on low open shelves for children to use independently
Set-up and serves meals and snacks for the purpose of meeting nutritional needs of students. Checks and signs for food and food service supplies when they are delivered, if assistant or floater teacher not available
Check the temperature of food delivery, log temperature and follow procedure for heating and storage of food according to MNC’s policies and procedures
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
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/center 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
Provide exceptional customer service
Always representing the company in a professional manner
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
Ability to interact positively with team members
Ability to facilitate positive change
Partner with Campus Director / Campus Supervisor when necessary to address department issues or concerns
Punctuality and attendance is a high priority
Qualification
Required
An Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Development (ECD) or related field is required, and must be enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree program in ECD or related field
At least 2 years of professional experience working with Preschoolers
State of California Child Development Teacher 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)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software and multi-line phone system
Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
Preferred
A Bachelor's Degree in ECD or a related field is highly preferred
Bilingual, bi-literate preferred; English/Spanish or other language ability based on program needs
Benefits
Medical – Kaiser and CCHP
Dental – Principal
Vision – Vision Care
Life Insurance - $50,000
403b – 3% match
FSA
Pet Care
15 paid sick days
12 paid holidays
12 paid vacation days
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
WADP (Working Advantage Discount Program)
Company
MNC Inspiring Success
MNC is a critically important non-profit provider of community-based, culturally sensitive, and multi-generational services focused on low-income families throughout San Francisco.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Beiling Gonzalez
Chief Operations Officer
José Angel Rodríguez, MA
Chief Development and Strategy Officer
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