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Master Teacher - LCOS Preschool

Branch: 
Stonestown Family YMCA
Type: 
Full time
Competency level: 
Leader
Reports to: 
Preschool Site Coordinator
Salary range: 
$32.44-$36.88/hour

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Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively influences the lives of people and communities. As the nation's leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the YMCA of San Francisco offers more than just a job--we offer you a career with a future and the chance to make a lasting difference in your community. At the Y, you can discover your passion and a lifelong career helping to solve some of the nation's most pressing social issues.

About the Job

Stonestown Family YMCA is seeking a Master Teacher for the LCOS Preschool: 1011 Garfield St, San Francisco, 94132

The Preschool Master Teacher is part of a team which provides a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for all children enrolled in our program at the YMCA preschool. The Preschool Master Teacher will actively participate and help plan all activities scheduled. The position will supervise and support volunteers, and/or substitutes when needed. The Preschool Master Teacher is responsible for building and maintaining positive relationships with families being served at the YMCA Preschool and must have a positive attitude and model appropriate behavior when dealing with children. The Preschool Master Teacher must observe and follow all regulations set forth by Community Care Licensing as well as instructions given by the Site Coordinator.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Minimum 21 years old
  • Must be available Monday – Friday during program hours
  • Must be qualified for Child Development Master Teacher permit or higher, or working toward permit qualification
  • 350 days of experience in an instructional capacity in a child care and development program, working at least three hours per day within the last four years
  • AA or BA Degree in ECE or Child Development
  • Minimum of 12 ECE core units
  • Experience leading teachers and/or assistant teachers
  • Experience writing Desired Results Development Profiles (DRDP)
  • Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills
  • Experience with MS Word and Excel
  • YMCA approved CPR/First Aid certification (may certify upon hire)
  • Provide TB clearance prior to hire and every 2 years thereafter
  • Submit proof of Immunizations for Influenza, Pertussis, and Measles
  • Submit Physical Health Clearance prior to hire and every 2 years thereafter
  • Fingerprint background check clearance through Community Care Licensing

Preferred Qualifications

  • AA Degree in ECE or Child Development
  • Some experience working for YMCA
  • Bilingual skills in Spanish, Mandarin, or Cantonese
  • Knowledge of DRDP, NAEYC, PITC, Anti-Bias Curriculum, Emergent Curriculum and Reggio Emilia

 

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All employees working with the YMCA are considered to have supervisory or disciplinary action relationship over minors.  Job offers are conditional and contingent upon background clearance. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and CA Fair Chance Act, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records

Everything you need to know about us

We offer the following benefits:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive health benefits - medical and dental plans for full time employees
  • Retirement benefits – 12% employer contribution after completion of eligibility requirements
  • Employee Assistance Program for all employees
  • Commuter Benefits via pre-tax payroll deductions
  • Flexible Spending Account – Medical and Dependent Care on a pre-tax basis  
  • Use of YMCA of San Francisco Fitness facilities
  • Paid time off benefits for part time and full time employees upon completion of eligibility requirements
  • Training and staff development for all employees