Do you have?
- A valid California Child Development Associate Teacher permit
- 6 months teaching/classroom experience
Wu Yee Children’s Services believes nothing is more essential than excellent child care and education for all our children, right from the start!
In collaboration with the Center Manager, Lead Teacher, Associate Teacher, and Center Assistant, assists in development an engaging environment at their current site that reflects the cultural values and diversity of the children and families served across the center based programs. S/he provides consistent, responsive and respectful care to the children and is also responsible for the safety, care, and development of all of the children. The Resource Teacher supports the program in many different classrooms/sites throughout any particular day based on the program’s needs.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
- Under the direction of the Site Leader, provide coverage and/or support for teaching staff in the planning and implementation of age and developmentally appropriate curriculum for children, including daily open-ended activities to expand their competencies across developmental domains and carry out primary responsibilities of that position.
- Maintain appropriate teacher – child ratios; ensuring visual supervision of children at all times.
- Contribute to a safe, healthy, nurturing, and culturally relevant classroom environment for all children and families.
- Understand and follow Wu Yee policies and procedures to ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with licensing requirements, Head Start performance standards, and California Department of Education regulations.
- Maintain regular and timely communication with program staff, including, but not limited to the Center Manager, Lead Teacher, and Family Advocates to facilitate effective program performance.
- Ensure documentation of all significant contacts with families and maintain up-to-date file records including attendance, emergency contact information, family contact, education data, and file log.
- While covering for primary teaching staff, accurately and promptly complete formal observations, ongoing screening, and assessments of children in your primary care according to the service area timeline, as needed.
- Encourage and promote families’ participation in center activities, field trips, special events, and the Parent Committee and Policy Council.
- Participate in the referral process for children with suspected disabilities, as needed.
- Collaborate with program staff, the Family Advocate and Mental Health Consultant about concerns or issues related to a child’s development.
- Perform Daily Health Checks for children entering the center.
- Ensure children are signed in and out of the center appropriately.
- Conduct safety check in the park/playground to ensure the equipment and area is safe for children, prior to the commencement of outdoor activity.
- Model and teach children appropriate health and hygiene practices, including tooth brushing, potty training, hand washing, etc.
- Assist with the preparing the classroom for meals and nap time.
- Participate in food preparation for the center in accordance with program policies and procedures and state food safety requirements.
- Participate in family style eating with the children.
- Record meal counts accurately at the time of service, as needed.
- Follow established teaching staff health and safety procedures; including sanitizing classroom materials.
- Clean and sanitize dishes, pots, pans and utensils daily according to Wu Yee policies and procedures.
- Provide coverage at other sites as needed.
- Adhere to an adjusted work schedule in order to meet needs of program/site.
- Engage in ongoing professional development activities, as required by the program.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Experience Required:
- 6 months of teaching experience with young children and diverse populations.
- Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents and other staff.
- Good communication, as well as maintaining an overall positive and professional attitude.
- Demonstrated competence in supporting families.
- Models good judgment, effective problem solving and priority setting skills.
- Able to bend and lift up to 50 pounds.
- English/Spanish fluency a plus.
- Healthcare/vulnerable client employer, verified COVID vaccination required.
Additional Requirements:
A valid California Child Development Associate Teacher permit.
Compensation and Benefits:
- A competitive salary of $32.25 -$36.24
- Additional $150 per pay period available at select locations
- Fully paid employee health, dental, and vision.
- 403b with matching contribution after 1 year.
- Wellness program stipend of $250.00 per month
- 14 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.