Job Description

Essential Duties

• Leading and participating in games and activities
• Monitoring behavior both in a classroom and outside
• Planning and implementing special activities
• Responding to incidents and emergency situations quickly and calmly
• Enforcing school policies and safety regulations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Implement engaging, developmentally appropriate educational enrichment curriculum and programming which expands and supports student learning experiences beyond the classroom.
• Develops and maintains professional working relationships through effective and timely communication with the program coordinator, other program personnel, and other staff members, such as the Head of School, teachers, and food service personnel. 
• Works cooperatively and effectively as a team member by communicating and contributing information on a continuous basis.
• Assists the program coordinator in addressing the ongoing needs of the students and parents.
• Implements program procedures effectively to ensure the safe being of all participants.
• Observes, monitors, and participates in children’s play activities.
• Promotes a safe and healthy environment based on safety standards set within the program.
• Efficiently and consistently redirects inappropriate student behaviors and implements the program discipline system to effectively monitor and guide proper student behavior. Communicates with program coordinator, parents and teachers on discipline issues occurring in the extended care program.
• Supports the emotional and social development of children.
• Reports any concerns and questions regarding the program (students, parents, equipment needs, supplies, other staff, volunteers, etc.) to the program coordinator and the office manager.
• Maintains accurate and organized records such as attendance records, timesheets, incident reports, and all other paperwork as instructed by the program coordinator to ensure program compliance and quality operations.
• Helps prepare snacks for the children when needed and clean-up the snack area.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Enthusiastic, child-oriented, and creative individuals with a desire to work in a bilingual environment
• Problem solving, creativity, multitasking skills
• Excellent attendance and punctuality records
• Italian language proficiency preferred but not a requirement

Qualifications Required

• Completion of 12 Early Childhood Education (ECE) semester units 
• May also consider 6 completed semester units of Early Childhood Education (ECE) and enrolled in at least 2 semester units at a college until fully qualified
• A minimum of 6 months previous experience working with Preschool-aged children in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program.

Additional Information

Pay commensurate with qualifications and experience. Prior to beginning work and as a condition of employment in order to comply with the law, all employees must provide documentation to prove eligibility to work in the United States.

In addition, the final candidate will need to pass both Criminal Justice Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance and a physical exam, and provide a recent copy of a negative TB test and other immunization records.

Must be authorized to work in the United States. 

To be considered for the position, please apply here with a cover letter, resume and a minimum of two references, one who we can contact over the phone and the other written.  To learn more about us, visit www.lascuolasf.org Grazie!

Learn more about La Scuola International School here https://www.lascuolasf.org/. 

Non-Discrimination Policy

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at La Scuola will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. La Scuola does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability (actual or perceived), medical condition, genetic characteristics, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including hiring, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, layoff, promotion, transfer and access to benefits and training. If you feel you may have been discriminated against on the basis of sex or would like more information, please contact Dani Sollberger, Director of Administration, by email or 415-558-9006 or by mail at 728 20th Street, San Francisco, CA 94107.