$24-30/year
2295 California St, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA
Sherith Israel Preschool is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic early childhood educator to join our outstanding team, leading children ages 2-5 years old in a play-based setting inspired by the values of Reggio-Emilia and Jewish learning. Position: Afternoon Teacher Salary is determined based on total years of experience, education level, and ECE Units. Hours/Schedule: Up to 24.5 hours/week, Monday-Thursday 12:30 pm-5:30 pm, Friday 12:30 pm-5:00 pm Sherith Israel Preschool Vision Statement: We think of our preschoolers as stewards of the planet and citizens of our city. General Duties: * Interactions with children must reflect respect, compassion, and a willingness to guide the child gently. * Maintain and implement procedures to ensure the children's health and safety, ensuring they are always supervised. * Keep records on each child, including weekly and monthly attendance sheets, accident logs, developmental growth, conference records, and notes home. * Assume an equal share of the staff's joint housekeeping responsibilities. * Create and work towards mutually agreed upon goals of an annual professional growth plan set with supervisor. * Attend all staff meetings and be accountable for all information disbursed at such meetings and in written format. * Participate in recommended professional development programs, in-service workshops, and other opportunities for professional growth. * Establish and maintain positive, professional, and effective communication and supportive ties with children, staff, parents, and third-party consultants to meet the individual needs of children and their families. This will establish a partnership between the school and the child's home. * Understand and articulate the philosophy of the school. * Assist in public relations and community-building events sponsored by the school. * Engage in respectful dialogue with parents. * Communicate clearly and appropriately with fellow staff members, the School Director, and other staff within the synagogue; work in cooperation and with respect for fellow staff members. * Maintain professional standards and conduct, and a positive work ethic. * Respect the confidentiality of school-related information. * A flexible, go-with-the-flow attitude. * Can multitask and jump in where needed. * Perform other duties, as requested by the supervisor. Duties and Responsibilities * Collaborate with the teaching team to prepare and implement an appropriate and engaging curriculum and environment. * Ensures that the environment is set up appropriately and effectively and is kept organized. * Helps write documentation and parent communication. * Prepare and plan activities for the aftercare program. * Other tasks as assigned by supervisor. Qualifications & Requirements: * AA degree in Early Childhood or related field preferred * A minimum of 6 ECE units in Early Childhood Education in courses designated in the following areas: Child Development, Child, Family and Community, ECE Curriculum, and ECE Programs. * Teachers must commit to completing 12 ECE units by the end of their first year of employment. * All employees must complete a Health Screening and TB test, Livescan upon being hired. * CPR/First Aid Certificate * Mandated Reporter Certificate Benefits: * Sick time - 1 hour for every 30 hours worked * Preschool observed holidays and Jewish Holidays - pay is prorated based on hours worked Physical Requirements: * Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds to perform duties such as helping children up the changing table. * Ability to work outside in most all-weather conditions. * All teachers are expected to be able to go on neighborhood walks spontaneously or plan for lengths up to 2 miles round trip and lasting up to 2 hours. * Teachers must be able to squat or kneel at the children’s level. * Teachers must be able to move quickly around the classroom or outdoor environment to supervise children safely.