Over the course of more than 125 years, MNC has provided services essential to the improvement of the lives of San Francisco’s communities. We believe that supporting individual members of a family throughout each life phase brings success and upward mobility for the entire family unit. Today, we have 24 campuses that are enhancing the lives of low-income seniors, youth, and families. We are looking for a Center Teacher Specialist.
The Center 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.
Interacting with Children
- Provide assistance/coverage in infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms as needed
- Assist and support teaching teams in implementing a developmentally appropriate practices and establishing meaningful partnership with families for the purpose of optimizing children’s development and learning and enhancing parenting skills Assists 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 positive classroom environment and interactions that support development and learning.
Curriculun Preparation
- Assists 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.
- Assists 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.
- Assists 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 Center Director and remain flexible about staffing schedule which may be adjusted as program needs changes
- 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. 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 Childcare Food Program 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
- 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.
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.
- Supports in receiving food, materials, and supplies deliveries
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/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.
- Other duties as assigned
Customer Service
- Provide exceptional customer service.
- 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.
- 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.
Positon Qualification Requirements
Education: AA Degree with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, ESL and/or General Education, 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
- Current Physical Health Screening (every 2 years thereafter)
- Fingerprinting Clearance (DOJ)
- 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 register 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 task, 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.
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 ability to adjust focus.
What we offer
- Pay Rate: $36.88 - $44.00 Hourly
- 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)
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.
How to Apply
If you are qualified and interested in applying, please apply on this job board or on their website www.mncsf.org under careers or send your resume and cover letter with Center Teacher Specialist in the subject line to mario.quintanilla@mncsf.org or jobs@mncsf.org
MNC is an equal-opportunity employer that welcomes diversity in the workplace and has a great company culture. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, they will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.
