Teacher

Organization Overview Family & Child Empowerment Services (FACES) provides families who live and work in San Francisco with high-quality early childhood education and enrichment; job support, training, and placement; and comprehensive family support services and referrals. Our mission is to empower families who live and work in San Francisco to transform their futures through evidence-based educational and economic opportunities.

Position Summary

Our FACES Teachers are passionate about early childhood education, kids in general and work in a supportive and collegiate environment where you can make a difference. These positions are non-exempt and will report directly to the Site Supervisor. What You’ll Do Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and rich learning environment per FACES standards Support children’s growth in key developmental areas (social-emotional, language and literacy, cognitive, and physical) and provide positive guidance Use age appropriate positive guidance techniques and model behavior for children Ensure positive teacher/child interactions and relationships in the classroom Maintain Community Care Licensing (CCL) standards and train and supervise staff regarding CCL regulations Collaborate with the teaching team to understand and implement appropriate developmental expectations of the age group Follow all health and safety procedures, including closely supervising children and conducting health checks Contribute to weekly developmental observations and DRDP assessments Be responsible in creating and maintaining positive family relationships Communicate with parents/caregivers daily around their child’s day and milestones Maintain a polished, well-groomed appearance at all times Attend staff meetings and professional development/trainings Qualifications You have a solid mix of the following knowledge, ability, skills and experience: Hold or are qualified for the California Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or Higher Two (2) + years classroom experience in ECE setting (preferred) Experience with State or Federally funded child care programs (preferred) Commitment to working with families from marginalized communities Effective and compassionate communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work cooperatively as part of an interdisciplinary team as well as the ability to work independently, demonstrating strong initiative and enthusiasm Professionalism, punctuality, flexibility, self-motivation and reliability are essential Able and willing to travel locally for job related duties as needed Ability to meet required state, federal, local, and CDC standards (including but not limited to fingerprint clearance, negative TB test, First Aid, CPR) COVID-19 vaccinated strongly preferred (weekly testing required for unvaccinated staff) Able and willing to travel between our centers as needed Able to lift up to 50lbs A deep commitment to aligning all program practices to FACES SF values, especially around equity, inclusion, and belonging for all our stakeholder Strong passion for and a desire to humbly reflect, learn, and grow in pursuit of our mission A sense of humor- we believe joy and justice go hand in hand!

What We Offer

Hourly rates starts at $28.00- $38.40 and increases based on experience and qualifications Healthcare premiums 100% paid for employees and 25% paid for dependents Three weeks of vacation, twelve sick days, paid holidays, including one-week winter closure between Christmas and New Year’s A retirement plan with employer match up to 7% of your salary A chance to positively impact the lives of young children and their families A fun, dynamic and collaborative working environment Opportunity to join a movement to achieve educational, economic, and racial justice!

FACES is a welcoming space for all. We embrace diversity in all forms- race, gender identity, sexuality, country of origin, religion, or ability. Candidates with diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. FACES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. A 8 hour shift will be between operating hours. 7:30am-5:30pm