Glide Foundation is one of the largest and most comprehensive human service providers in all of San Francisco, as well as an international epicenter of cultural diversity and activist spirituality. With brick-by-brick consistency, Glide has built a unique urban center while remaining true to its original mission of reaching out to the marginalized and the poor, breaking the cycles of dependency and poverty, and creating programs on the cutting edge that are truly relevant because they are based on the ever emerging needs of the people.
We are looking for a Preschool Head Teacher (minimum of 24 ECE units required, including two supervision units). The Head Teacher is responsible for the overall planning and implementation of one of the preschool/toddler/infant programs. This includes the provision of services to ensure health and safety, and to promote growth and development.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist the Childcare Manager in planning and implementing a high quality, developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum to meet the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional needs of the children;
Maintain a safe and effective facility operation; develop and update plans to assure the safety of the children, both indoors and outdoors;
Ensure that proper caregiver/child ratios are maintained;
Ensure that teachers and other caregivers interact in an age appropriate manner with the children;
Ensure that teachers plan and implement age appropriate curriculum and activities;
Establish and promote productive relationships with parents/guardians in keeping with the program goals and objectives;
Participate in assisting with daily hygiene of children as needed;
Coordinate services with providers of other Glide program areas to enhance service delivery to childcare program participants;
Comply with requirements of the California Community Care Licensing Department of Social Services;
Maintain compliance with licensing regulations, Head Start, the California Department of Education and the Child Care Food program;
Assist the Childcare Manager in preparing required documentation and meeting reporting requirements;
Assist the children with meals in keeping with the requirements of the Childcare Program;
Manage the Childcare (preschool/toddler/infant) room.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide direct supervision for the preschool teaching staff, volunteers and interns;
Perform supervisory responsibilities such as coaching and mentoring staff (providing positive reinforcement), plan, assign and direct work; provide performance feedback throughout the year, and assist the Childcare Manager with writing and delivering annual performance reviews;
Work with staff to address complaints and resolve problems in accordance with Glide’s policies and procedures and in collaboration with the Childcare Manager and Human Resources.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and a minimum of 24 ECE units required, including two supervision units. AA or BA degree in Early Child Education or related field preferred;
At least one year of experience teaching targeted age group and one year experience supervising adults preferred;
Experience in planning and implementing childcare programs desired. Strong curriculum development experience needed.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Teacher’s permit or higher level of certification required;
Must pass Tuberculosis and Dept. of Justice Fingerprint screening;
Must have or complete CPR and First Aid Training within the first 30 days of employment.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Proficiency in a second language strongly desired;
Excellent verbal communication skills are required to interact with staff, parents and children;
Strong written communication skills (proficiency in grammar, spelling and writing) are necessary to develop lesson plans, and appropriate documentation and reports.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong leadership and supervisory skills;
Has the ability to teach others. Able to develop curriculum/lesson plans;
Knowledge of Learning Strategies. Knows how to use multiple approaches when learning or teaching new things;
Knowledge of licensing requirements;
Enjoy interacting with children; able to relate to them in age-appropriate terms;
Working knowledge of childhood disease and symptoms;
Excellent organization and planning abilities. Ability to prioritize work and the ability to multi-task within specific timelines. Works well under pressure in a demanding and fast paced multi-cultural environment;
Able to work independently and in a team setting. Knows when to consult and seek assistance;
Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Exercises sound judgment in interactions with others;
Ability to reason and consistently interact in a professional, patient and sensitive manner with a culturally, economically and racially diverse client population and staff population;
Ability to work with a complex and demanding multi-cultural environment in the San Francisco and Tenderloin areas, including sensitivity to homeless, substance abuse, domestic violence and mental health issues;
Commitment to the vision, mission, core values, and philosophy of Glide.
Glide Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, disability, or sexual orientation. Gay, bisexual men and women, transgender, and people living with HIV and AIDS are encouraged to apply.
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