Description: Become a member of the teaching staff of San Mateo County’s leading early childhood education program!
We are looking for individuals who LOVE children and who want to be part of our mission to help prepare pre-schoolers for success and achievement in Kindergarten and beyond. We offer competitive wages that increase dramatically as you earn new permit levels, extremely generous medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits, 7 weeks of Paid Time Off via PTO and Holidays, and educational support through an outstanding tuition reimbursement and bonus program to help you improve your teaching permit level and even earn a Bachelors Degree.
Club Teacher is responsible for the design, planning, and implementation of a quality, early childhood education classroom and implementation of the program’s philosophy and curriculum. The position requires skill and expertise in curriculum planning, staff supervision, child assessments and the ability to accept children and adults from diverse populations. This position is a role model for developmentally appropriate practices in the classroom and has a shared responsibility for classroom setup and classroom management. This position may have direct responsibility for a specific group of children in a shared classroom.

Active demonstration of Peninsula Family Services’ VALUES is expected of every staff member. All of our work is based on our commitment to Integrity, Respect, Compassion, Diversity, Teamwork and Adaptability.

REPORTS TO: Site Supervisor/Manager

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

DIRECT REPORTS: None

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, prefer min. of AA-degree.
• Must be 18+ years of age (per Licensing Regulations)
• Must be working toward at least an Associate Teacher permit – enrolled in college classes
• Some experience with children from ages birth to five (5) and/or TK- 5th grade, or three (3) early childhood education units preferably with
• focus on school age children

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Classroom Duties:

• Plan, prepare and implement activities that are appropriate for the age level, skill and social development of the children served.

• Complete planning activities for an assigned group of children and be a resource for materials.

• Maintain an attractive, clean, creative, functional living and learning environment (which may include cleaning up before and after meals, washing dishes, sweeping/mopping floors, etc.)

• Maintain a clean and appealing environment for the children, by picking up toys, cleaning tables, moving equipment (i.e. setting up cots, mats, or setting up and taking down outside equipment)

• Maintain ratio per program requirements. Visually supervise the classroom and outdoor area. Anticipate and move quickly to prevent potentially injurious situations that arise during play. Interact, initiate, and encourage the children in all the activities during the day.

• Be familiar with and adhere to the program’s policies, health and safety regulations and emergency procedures and be ready to implement them if necessary.

• Inform the supervisor of any concerns or observations of a child or the environment that may be of interest or importance.

ADMINISTRATIVE:

• Know emergency procedures and be prepared to take responsibility for carrying them out (Fire drills, earthquake, CPR, first aid). Conduct and complete monthly Safety Checklist as requested.

• Complete and/or assist in record keeping such as childcare food program, attendance, child assessments, and observations (i.e. DRDP’s, ERS’s, ASQ’s, etc.) Observe and record information about children for portfolios or assessment file.

LIMITS OF AUTHORITY:
The Club Teacher works under the direction of Site Manager. The Teacher needs to consult with the site manager to: change classroom activities that have been planned, report any accidents or concerns about the children with their parents, parent concerns, or concerns of other staff members. The Sub-Pool Teacher may not change hours of work without the approval of the Site Manager.

This job description in no way states or implies these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give such instructions or assignments.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
BIPOC, LGBTQ2IA+, or any other minority groups are encouraged to apply.
Requirements:COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS: Teachers should be able to verbally communicate with parents and other adults in English, use grammatically correct language, and when possible, speak in the child’s home language.
PREFERRED LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to speak with children in their native language. Some classrooms may require bilingual abilities due to needs of the children enrolled.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Submit and maintain clear Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting
• Submit and maintain evidence of a current (completed within the last year) negative Tuberculin test and health report prior to hire
• CPR and First Aid certified or willing to obtain within 3 months of employment; must maintain for duration of employment
• Work cooperatively with child development team in achieving the goals and objectives of the classroom and center.
• Be physically, mentally and occupationally capable of performing the following actions without endangering one’s own health:

• Reach a child 25 feet away within 10 seconds or less
• Hear a child call for help from at least 50 feet away
• Comprehend and react to dangerous situations involving children without hesitation
• Crouch to a child’s height and maintain eye contact
• Reach children on the highest piece of play equipment
• Lift a minimum of 40 pounds
• Sit on the floor and/or low chair and interact with children for an extended period of time.

• Follow all policies and procedures for handling confidential documentation and confidential information.
• Follow all Child Protective Services mandates and requirements, particularly regarding reporting of suspected child abuse.
• Follow Community Care Licensing rules and regulations and ensure classroom is in compliance
• Adherence to all organization policies, procedures, Parent Handbook and Employee Handbook
• Timely and accurate submission of time records to supervisor and reimbursements for expenses
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $29.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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