Wu Yee is the largest provider of early childhood education in San Francisco, we have 12 child development centers in the communities where Head Start is most needed. If you thrive in culturally inclusive classrooms, want training and professional development, and support a multi-disciplinary family model, come join our squad of dedicated educators as we continue to expand our services!
*$4.80 per hour bonus pay in effect after succesful completion of 90 day introductory period. This bonus is available through June 30, 2025!
*One time hiring bonus of $1,500 paid after sucessful completion of our 90 day introduction period.*
Locations:
- 888 Clay Street San Francisco
- 175 Scotia
- 2400 Westside
- 1010 Montgomery
Lead Teacher Responsibilities:
- Designs and adopts curriculums to expand developmental competencies based on child assessment data and school readiness goals.
- Visual supervision of children at all times, maintaining required teacher: child ratio.
- Maintains a safe and inclusive environment by monitoring daily activities, identifying needs for special family support and services.
- Completes timely and accurate documentation of family/child records and portfolios.
- Conducts and oversees formal classroom observations and assessments; creates action plans for program improvements.
- Collaborates with the Center Manager on professional development plans for teaching staff.
- Ensures IFSP/IEP goals are supported through integration in lesson plans and classroom routines.
- Conducts parent-teacher conferences, home visits, case conferences, multi-disciplinary meetings and directs resource referrals.
- Models and teaches children to appropriate social skills, health, and hygiene practices, including tooth brushing, toilet training, hand washing, etc.
Requirements:
- CA Teacher Permit.
- AA Degree in ECE/CD or AA Degree in Social Science w/24 ECE/CD units.
- 2 years of teaching experience.
- Two years of teaching experience with young children.
- Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Bilingual in English/Chinese or English/Spanish is a plus.
- Healthcare/vulnerable client employer, verified COVID vaccination required.
Compensation and Benefits:
- A competitive salary starting at $41.34 - $43.30 / hour.
- Fully paid employee health, dental, and vision.
- 403b with matching contribution after 1 year. (10 %)
- Wellness program stipend of $250.00 per month
- 13 holidays, 10 days vacation, and paid sick leave.
- Lots of opportunities for advancement across the organization.
- Extensive paid training and professional development.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records to apply for any open position in which they feel qualified. Wu Yee Children’s Services is an equal opportunity employer.