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

FACES is seeking a talented, positive teacher for our Masonic location. If you are passionate about early childhood education, kids in general and want to work in a supportive and collegiate environment where you can make a difference, the teacher role is a perfect role for you! The teacher is a full time non-exempt position and reports directly to the site supervisor.

Job Expectations:

• 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) 

• Use age appropriate positive guidance techniques and model behavior for children

• Build positive teacher/child interactions and peer relationships in the classroom  

• Maintain Community Care Licensing (CCL) standards; monitor teacher/child ratio

• Collaborate with the teaching team to implement lessons and activities appropriate to children's developmental expectations

• Follow all health and safety procedures, including closely supervising children and conducting health checks  

• Complete weekly developmental observations and DRDP assessments for assigned children

• Create and maintain positive family relationships

• Communicate with parents/caregivers daily around their child’s day and milestones

• Support lead teacher to prepare for teacher conferences with parents/caregivers

• Support all classrooms or sites as needed

• Follow all policies, procedures, and expectations set in Teacher Handbook

• Attend staff meetings and professional development/trainings  

• Align classroom practices to FACES values

Qualifications

• Maintain California Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or Higher 

• Completed infant/toddler development class with a grade C or better

• Two (2) + years classroom experience in ECE setting (preferred) 

• Demonstrate commitment to working with families from marginalized communities

• Use effective and compassionate communication

• Work cooperatively as part of an interdisciplinary team 

• Meet required state, federal, local, and CDC standards (including but not limited to fingerprint clearance, negative TB test, First Aid, CPR)

• Lift up to 50lbs

• Ability to meet required state, federal, local, and CDC standards (including but not limited to fingerprint clearance, negative TB test, First Aid, CPR)

• A deep commitment to aligning all program practices to FACES values, especially around equity, inclusion, and belonging for all our stakeholders within the evaluation process

• Strong passion for and a a desire to humbly reflect and grow in pursuit of our mission

• A sense of humor – we believe joy and justice go hand in hand!

What We Offer

• Hourly rate starting at $31.00 - $39.00 based on units, education and/or years of experience in Early Childhood Education

• Three weeks of vacation, twelve sick days, ten paid holidays, and a paid winter closure between 

• A retirement plan with employer match up to 7% of your salary

• 100% employer covered health care for employee, and 25% coverage for dependents

• A chance to positively impact the lives of young children and their families

• A fun, dynamic and collaborative working environment

• Being part of a movement to achieve educational and economic justice

FACES is a welcoming workplace for all. We embrace diversity in every form- race and culture, gender identity, sexuality, country of origin, religion, and/or ability. Candidates with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences are strongly encouraged to apply.  

FACES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.