Preschool Teacher at Japanese Community Youth Council – San Francisco, California

Job Title: Teacher, Chibi Chan Preschool

Position: Full-Time (38-40 hours per week), non-exempt

Location: 2507 Pine St, San Francisco, CA 94115

Compensation: $58,240 to $62,400 DOE with excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 403(b), paid vacation and holidays

Start Date: Open Until Filled

ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION

JCYC is one of San Francisco’s most successful child and youth development service

organizations, annually serving over 7,000 children and youth of all racial and socio-economic backgrounds. The organization provides services which focus on early childhood development, college access, youth development and youth workforce services. The organization is guided by diversity, equity and inclusion principles of Representation, Inclusion and Belonging, Employee Growth, Learning Environment, and Intentional Commitment to Participants. JCYC prioritizes the health and well-being of employees with a generous benefits package which includes: 100% coverage of premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans, 403b retirement plan with an employer match, subsidy for dependent medical care, discounted childcare and much more.

ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES

Community: We foster a collective desire and passion to support the healthy development of children and youth.

Cooperation: We build strong partnerships to ensure we have the greatest impact on children and youth possible.

Compassion: We see in a child that which they cannot see in themselves.

Diversity: We respect and embrace differences that make all members of our society unique.

Integrity: We conduct ourselves in a manner that is worthy of trust and confidence placed in us by the communities we serve.

Vision: Like a child, we look ahead with imagination and without limits.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Chibi Chan Preschool, a child development program of JCYC, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 2 to 5 years old. We understand the process of developmental stages and we introduce new concepts according to each child’s ability and age. Our curriculum is Project Approach, which is an in-depth investigation on a topic that is both concrete and close to children’s personal experiences, so that it is rich in possibilities for varied learning activities and for sustaining long-term interest in children. For more info about Chibi Chan Preschool and JCYC go to www.jcyc.org.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Teacher reports directly to the Preschool Director and/or Associate Director and will be responsible for the nurturing care and supervision of children ages 2 – 5 years old. Major responsibilities include: 1) planning and executing the educational program in accordance with the purpose and goals of Chibi Chan Preschool 2) general overall supervision and classroom management in the classroom and 3) the overall supervision of classroom staff. Other responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to the following:

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Early Childhood Development

• Facilitate and supervise all daily activities to ensure a nurturing, friendly, supportive learning environment;
• Ensure and monitor daily curriculum planning and prepare age-appropriate, culturally sensitive, hands-on, and fun activities through a variety of interests including art, music, literature and science;
• Review, assist, and monitor on-going assessments which includes updating children portfolios, conducting the Desired Results Assessment or the Developmental Assessment and writing Child Update Form on children (2 per month/each child);
• Plan and modify program to meet the needs of children with special needs, different learning styles, social, emotional and physical needs as well as talents and interests;
• Implement Desired Results Developmental Profile on all Preschool For All (PFA) children;
• Interact and observe children through play, treat children with dignity and respect, encourage involvement with other children;
• Ensure program plans are in accordance with the policies and philosophy of NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct, Chibi Chan Preschool and JCYC;
• Maintain communications with parents/caregivers concerning child’s development including conducting two parents/caregiver/teacher conferences and/or additional conferences if needed or requested by parents/caregiver;
• Work with parents/caregivers to promote understanding of their child’s growth and development; encourage parents/caregiver participation in school programs;
• Collaborate and participate in all school fundraisers and JCYC agency events;
• Participate in advocacy initiatives prioritized by JCYC.

Essential Qualifications:

• EDUCATION: Minimum of 24 ECE units
• EXPERIENCE: Minimum 2 years experience providing care in Early Childhood Development. Associate Teacher Permit or higher. Background and/or knowledge of the conduction Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) preferred. Some knowledge of Teaching Pyramid, CLASS, ECERS/ITERS, and Project Approach highly desired.

Skills:

Ability to work with diverse communities and in a team environment. Display professionalism and possess strong communication, organizational and follow-through skills.

How to Apply

Please no phone calls. Email resume and cover letter to: Shana Kanzaki at skanzaki@jcyc.org or fax to: (415) 351-0950.

PLEASE NOTE: Japanese Community Youth Council ( JCYC) actively seek to hire and promote individuals, recruit volunteers and provide services to individuals without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious creed, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, or presence of non-job related conditions or disabilities. All employees of the JCYC participate in a criminal background investigation. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.