Holy Family Day Home is a 501(c) (3) organization celebrating over 100 years of providing high-quality childcare and family support services in San Francisco. Our mission is to provide affordable, high-quality, early education and care in a stable and nurturing environment, thereby offering the children of working families a sound foundation for lifelong development, continuing a tradition established by the Sisters of the Holy Family. HFDH currently services 154 children between the ages of 3 months and 6 years.
Holy Family Day Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Scope of Work:
To lead classroom teachers to implement a caring, educational program.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Professional ethics of confidentiality, discretion and good judgment.
- Work closely with other teaching/ staff in the development of a comprehensive children’s program in accordance with HFDH’s ECE philosophy, policy, and procedures.
- Provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs and interests of each child.
- Assist in planning and implementing agency-sponsored family celebrations and classroom parent meetings.
- Maintain written records and observations of all children in the classroom, noting their development and behavior in all aspects of the program.
- Assist in the interview and orientation process of new teachers. Plan, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate the performance of classroom staff on an ongoing basis.
- Lead the staff in creating a warm, nurturing, and respectful atmosphere for the children to be encouraged to learn and grow.
- With the input of classroom staff, create an individualized professional development plan for each classroom staff member.
- Participate in the planning and implementation of team and agency meetings, staff in-service trainings, ECE and supervisory courses and workshops for professional growth.
- Work cooperatively with parents, staff and third-party consultants to meet the individual needs of children and their families.
- Maintain positive communication regarding Holy Family Day Home to parents, other staff members, and the surrounding community.
- Meet regularly with administration, parents, teachers, and others regarding the developmental progress of children and interpretation of HFDH policies.
- Other duties as assigned by the Program Director.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A valid California Child Development Site Supervisor permit.
- AA Degree in ECE/CD or AA Degree in Social Science w/24 ECE/CD units.
- 3 Infant/toddler units required and 3 infant/toddler units to be completed withing first 6 months of hire.
- Must speak and write in Spanish fluently
- Fingerprints clearance through Department of Justice for Child Abuse Index
- Check and Criminal Record Statement.
- Ability to speak, read, and write English fluently.
- Knowledge and experience in working with children with special needs.
- Knowledge of and sensitivity to the cultural background of the children and families being served.
- Ability to relate to children and adults in a positive, respectful manner.
- Ability to lift and/or carry children.
- The ability to lift 50lbs and to sit, stand, and bend for long periods of time.
- Ability to supervise/work with a staff of varying educational and experiential backgrounds with sensitive leadership, maturity, and stability.
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
- 3 Years Experience in Head/Lead Teacher Role preferred.
- BA in ECE/CD.
- Knowledge of low-income and homeless issues for children and families preferred.
For more information, please see our website at www.holyfamilydayhome.org.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $39.00 - $42.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
To apply, visit their Careers page here.
