Teacher

Organization Overview

Family & Child Empowerment Services (FACES) 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

FACES is seeking a talented, positive teacher for our Masonic location. If you are passionate about early childhood education, kids in general and want to work in a supportive and collegiate environment where you can make a difference, the teacher role is a perfect role for you! The teacher is a full time non-exempt position and reports directly to the site supervisor.

Job Expectations

• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and rich learning environment per FACES standards
• 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
• Build positive teacher/child interactions and peer relationships in the classroom
• Maintain Community Care Licensing (CCL) standards; monitor teacher/child ratio
• Collaborate with the teaching team to implement lessons and activities appropriate to children's developmental expectations
• Follow all health and safety procedures, including closely supervising children and conducting health checks
• Complete weekly developmental observations and DRDP assessments for assigned children
• Create and maintain positive family relationships
• Communicate with parents/caregivers daily around their child’s day and milestones
• Support lead teacher to prepare for teacher conferences with parents/caregivers
• Support all classrooms or sites as needed
• Follow all policies, procedures, and expectations set in Teacher Handbook
• Attend staff meetings and professional development/trainings
• Align classroom practices to FACES values

Qualifications

• Maintain California Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or Higher
• Completed infant/toddler development class with a grade C or better
• Two (2) + years classroom experience in ECE setting (preferred)
• Demonstrate commitment to working with families from marginalized communities
• Use effective and compassionate communication
• Work cooperatively as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Meet required state, federal, local, and CDC standards (including but not limited to fingerprint clearance, negative TB test, First Aid, CPR)
• Lift up to 50lbs
• 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 values, especially around equity, inclusion, and belonging for all our stakeholders within the evaluation process
• Strong passion for and a 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

• Hourly rate starting at $31.00 - $39.00 based on units, education and/or years of experience in Early Childhood Education
• Three weeks of vacation, twelve sick days, ten paid holidays, and a paid winter closure between
• A retirement plan with employer match up to 7% of your salary
• 100% employer covered health care for employee, and 25% coverage for dependents
• A chance to positively impact the lives of young children and their families
• A fun, dynamic and collaborative working environment
• Being part of a movement to achieve educational and economic justice

FACES is a welcoming workplace for all. We embrace diversity in every form- race and culture, gender identity, sexuality, country of origin, religion, and/or ability. Candidates with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences are strongly encouraged to apply.

FACES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.