Job Description
Organization Overview
Family & Child Empowerment Services (FACES) SF 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
Our FACES SF Teachers are passionate about early childhood education, kids in general and work in a supportive and collegiate environment where you can make a difference. These positions are non-exempt and will report directly to the Site Supervisor. Current openings include classroom and floater teachers.
What You’ll Do
Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and rich learning environment per FACES SF standards
Support children’s growth in key developmental areas (social-emotional, language and literacy, cognitive, and physical) and provide positive guidance
Use age appropriate positive guidance techniques and model behavior for children
Ensure positive teacher/child interactions and relationships in the classroom
Maintain Community Care Licensing (CCL) standards and train and supervise staff regarding CCL regulations
Collaborate with the teaching team to understand and implement appropriate developmental expectations of the age group
Follow all health and safety procedures, including closely supervising children and conducting health checks
Contribute to weekly developmental observations and DRDP assessments
Be responsible in creating and maintaining positive family relationships
Communicate with parents/caregivers daily around their child’s day and milestones
Maintain a polished, well-groomed appearance at all times
Attend staff meetings and professional development/trainings
Qualifications
You have a solid mix of the following knowledge, ability, skills and experience:
Hold or are qualified for the California Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or Higher
Two (2) + years classroom experience in ECE setting (preferred)
Experience with State or Federally funded child care programs (preferred)
Commitment to working with families from marginalized communities
Effective and compassionate communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work cooperatively as part of an interdisciplinary team as well as the ability to work independently, demonstrating strong initiative and enthusiasm
Professionalism, punctuality, flexibility, self-motivation and reliability are essential
Able and willing to travel locally for job related duties as needed
Ability to meet required state, federal, local, and CDC standards (including but not limited to fingerprint clearance, negative TB test, First Aid, CPR)
COVID-19 vaccinated strongly preferred (weekly testing required for unvaccinated staff)
Able and willing to travel between our centers as needed
Able to lift up to 50lbs
A deep commitment to aligning all program practices to FACES SF values, especially around equity, inclusion, and belonging for all our stakeholder
Strong passion for and a desire to humbly reflect, learn, and grow in pursuit of our mission
A sense of humor- we believe joy and justice go hand in hand!
What We Offer
Hourly rates starts at $28.00- $38.40 and increases based on experience and qualifications
Healthcare premiums 100% paid for employees and 25% paid for dependents
Three weeks of vacation, ten sick days, paid holidays, including one-week winter closure between Christmas and New Year’s
A retirement plan with employer match up to 7% of your salary
A chance to positively impact the lives of young children and their families
A fun, dynamic and collaborative working environment
Opportunity to join a movement to achieve educational, economic, and racial justice!
FACES SF is a welcoming space for all. We embrace diversity in all forms- race, gender identity, sexuality, country of origin, religion, or ability. Candidates with diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
FACES SF is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.