Master Teacher - Mission Neighborhood Centers
San Francisco, CA 94110
About the Job
Over the course of more than 125 years, MNC has provided services essential to the improvement of the lives of San Francisco’s communities. We believe that supporting individual members of a family throughout each life phase brings success and upward mobility for the entire family unit. Today, we have 24 campuses that are enhancing the lives of low-income seniors, youth, and families.
The Master Teacher will primarily be responsible for providing day-to-day quality learning experiences for young children by applying methods that promote independence, curiosity, decision-making, cooperation, persistence, creativity, and problem-solving in young children. Will be responsible for the selection and supervision of teaching staff and ensuring that Federal, State, and Local Agency regulations, policies and procedures are enforced.
Interacting with Children
- Instruct children and parents (e.g. nutrition, self-care, social, motor skills, language skills, etc.) for the purpose of optimizing development of each child and helping to enhance parenting skills. Uses English language in order to assist ESL learners to acquire English language skills and to expand the language skills and vocabulary of the English-Speakers.
- Implements academic, behavior, family events, health and nutrition plans (e.g. literacy activities, stories, songs, math/science activities, art, etc.) for the purpose of achieving program objectives.
- Role-model and ensure center team support for the provision of specialized services for children with identified special needs in the classroom.
- Assists children with hand washing and tooth brushing for the purpose of modeling appropriate personal hygiene.
- Carries out small groups’ activities for the purpose of providing classroom activities and routines that support individual/group needs and/or delivering services in compliance with established guidelines.
- Use positive discipline techniques in guiding children’s behavior.
Assessing Children
- Observe children in all developmental domains and document observations according to policy and procedures within the identified timelines.
- Monitors conversation, manners, cleanup activities, listening, etc. for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social behavior.
- Demonstrates awareness of entire group, including number ratio while working with primary care children.
Curriculum Preparation
- Organize indoor/outdoor, quiet/active and field trip activities appropriate to age group for the purpose of actively participating in the learning activities with children.
- Conducts home visits and parent-teacher conferences (ILP’s) in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards and program policies and procedures
Communication with Parents
- Acts as a support and resource person for families for the purpose of assisting the teachers in case managing specific needs with families, advocating for parents and encouraging parent involvement in the program.
- Inform parents about daily classroom routine, expectations, policies, field trips and volunteer opportunities.
- Communicate with parents about incidents that have been observed and recorded on-site regarding their child.
- Encourage and motivate parents to participate in all levels of the Head Start Program (e.g. classroom center committees, PPC, Policy Council and other district and/or city wide committees), in accordance with Program Performance Standards.
- Obtain all required classroom parental signatures such as on all incident reports and field trip permission slips.
Supervision
- Assist volunteers and parents in working with children in the classroom with proper health practices, food handling and interactions/supervision of children.
- Supervise and evaluate center teaching staff assigned to the same classroom in all areas of their performance and relating to employment requirements in accordance with MNC’s personnel policies and procedures.
- Approval of timesheets, compensatory time, sick leave, vacation and any other leave (paid or unpaid), in accordance with MNC’s personnel policies and procedures.
- Maintain accurate records of employee absences, work hours, immunizations, physical exams, fingerprints, professional development and other documentation required by Federal and State regulations or MNC’s personnel policies and procedures.
- Initiate, participate and make recommendations as to personnel recruitment, selection, transfers, promotions, disciplinary or dismissal measures in accordance with MNC’s personnel policies and procedures.
- Train, supervise and monitor teaching staff throughout the year in writing and implementing appropriate weekly classroom lesson plans.
- Organize and monitor a system of a specific task to ensure that all members of the teaching staff perform an equal share of the work.
Administration
- May assume coverage in the absence of any of the teaching staff members and remain flexible about staffing schedule which may be adjusted as program needs change and may include working in another classroom.
- Ensure the maintenance and filing of appropriate forms and documents in children’s files.
- Prepare and submit complete and accurate reports as required by program needs and direct manager.
- Engage substitutes or volunteers during the school year to ensure that there are sufficient adults in the classroom.
- Work with other teaching staff and parents to ensure that required dental exams, physical exams and screenings are completed for each child in accordance with Program Performance Standards and Plan of Action.
- Maintain flexibility in changing planned activities according to children’s interests.
- Conduct 45-day developmental screenings and three developmental assessments (DRDP-2015) for each child.
- Ensure that the timelines of 30, 45, and 90 days are met upon enrollment dates (e.g. homes visits, mental health notes, developmental screenings, ASQ-3, ASQ-SE, vision & hearing screenings).
- Assist in performing height and weight measurements of the children twice a year according to policy and procedure within the designated timelines.
- Complete monthly meal counts and monthly records of daily attendance for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) according to MNC’s policies and procedures.
- Complete and track Department of Education Attendance Register, 801-A Form (monthly), Best Interest Day Forms (daily/monthly), if applicable to facility.
- Participate in staff/parent conferences and IEP’s (Individualized Educational Plan) and meetings of other teaching staff in the center. Determination of need is based on the quantity and complexity of the needs of the individual child or requested by District Director.
- Organize center parent committee and electing officers and representatives to PPC in accordance with Program Performance Standards and PPC by laws.
Classroom Maintenance
- Maintains classroom equipment, work areas, student files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items, providing reliable information and/or ensuring a safe and sanitary environment.
- Carries out Health & Safety Checklist; corrects and identifies deficiencies. Perform minor repairs and maintenance in classroom, as needed. Report major repairs to the Site Supervisor / Master Teacher.
- Cleans facilities, equipment, refrigerator and playground area for the purpose of ensuring a safe and sanitary environment.
- Assist in keeping labeled classroom areas and objects.
- Responsible to take the initiative to rotate a variety of materials on low open shelves for children to use independently.
- Set-up and serves meals and snacks for the purpose of meeting nutritional needs of students. Checks and signs for food and food service supplies when they are delivered, if assistant or floater teacher not available.
- Check temperature of food delivery, log the temperature and follow procedure for heating and storage of food according to MNC’s policies and procedures.
- Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution. Assist in the maintenance of equipment and emergency supplies.
Secondary Functions
- Follow Head Start/CDE/CLD policies and procedures in reporting suspected child abuse in accordance with federal and state laws.
- Attends meetings and/or workshops (e.g. staff/center meetings, in-service sessions, training, and parent meetings) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and/or maintaining their professional development.
- Must follow timekeeping policies and procedures and approve your timesheet following payroll schedule.
Customer Service
- Provide exceptional customer service.
- Always represent the Company in a professional manner.
Safety
- Maintain personal safety, use personal protection equipment (PPE) and follow Company policies.
- Report all and any safety issues, accidents or injuries to your manager as a matter of priority.
- Use safety walk and carry one child at a time up and down stairs.
Effective Team Member
- Ability to interact positively with team members.
- Ability to facilitate positive change.
- Partner with supervisor when necessary to address department issues or concerns.
POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Education
- BA Degree with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
Experience
- Must have a 16-hour certification in training and experience in the principles of child health, safety and nutrition. In addition, must have 3 + year(s) experience in preschool setting and meets the California Community Care Licensing requirements, including 12 ECE Units including core course as listed on the Child Development Permit Matrix; which include Core, 3 Units in Adult Supervision and 6 Units in Administrative Units. Current or Previous Head Start Parent, preferred.
Requirements
- State of California Child Development Site Supervisor Level Permit
- Current Physical Health Screening (every 2 years thereafter)
- Fingerprinting Clearance (DOJ)
- Current Immunizations (TB, Influenza, MMR, Pertussis) (every 2 years thereafter)
- Clearance Child Abuse Index
- Current CPR & First Aid Certificate (every 2 years thereafter)
- Must be register with the Early Care & Education Workforce Registry
- Must attend trainings that are required by funders (might be an evening or Saturday)
Language(s)
- Bilingual, bi-literate preferred; English/Spanish or other language ability based on program needs.
Skills and Abilities:
- Personality - Independent thinker, possess excellent customer service skills, professional attitude, a high level of personal integrity, maturity, and business judgment required.
- Performance - Able to multi-task, prioritize task, meet deadlines, able to do presentations and to maintain confident information.
- Communication - Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be a well-organized professional who thrives in a team-oriented environment.
- Stress Management - Ability to remain tactful under pressure and present a professional demeanor and communication style with co-workers in a multicultural setting.
Software: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet Explorer.
Decision Making: Set priorities and standards of performance; Develop plans by which work can be accomplished.
Tools and Equipment: General office equipment, fax, copier, printer, phone, and computer.
Confidential and Sensitive Information: Maintain the highest level of confidentiality when dealing with client records.
What we offer
Pay Rate: $41.00 - $43.00 Hourly
Medical – Kaiser and CCHP / Dental – Principal / Vision – Vision Care / Life Insurance - $50,000 / 403b – 3% match / FSA / Pet Care
15 paid sick days / 12 paid holidays / 12 paid vacation days
EAP (Employee Assistance Program) / WADP (Working Advantage Discount Program)
If you are seeking an organization that values, promotes and develops leadership by delivering culturally sensitive, multi-generational, community-based services that empower families to build strong, healthy, and vibrant neighborhoods with the vision of a strong, healthier and more vibrant community that respects and celebrates its many rich, cultural traditions, please apply.
We are an equal-opportunity employer that welcomes diversity in the workplace and has a great company culture. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.