Job Details

TI Child Dev Center
850 Avenue D
San Francisco, CA 94130, USA

Catholic Charities SF, the not-for-profit service arm of the Archdiocese of San Francisco, is one of the Bay Area's largest human services organizations. Catholic Charities SF provides programs and services for 70,000 people in need within the three county regions of San Francisco, Marin and San Mateo Counties.

Treasure Island Child Development Center (TICDC) is a collaborative child-centered environment where everyone contributes and feels taken care of. Our community is a coming-together of families and teachers and staff members who express the quality and diversity of the Bay Area. Serving parents with children 3 months to 5 years of age, TICDC provides a secure and stimulating environment in a beautiful setting.

Position Purpose

To further the Mission and Vision of Catholic Charities SF. The Teacher position is responsible for providing developmentally appropriate care and education for the children, in cooperation with parents and to work as a team with the Treasure Island Development Center staff to implement the philosophy, the goals and objectives of the child care center.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Read and understand program philosophy, personnel policies, position description, non-discrimination policy, and other related materials covering the teacher position.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of curriculum according to the Creative Curriculum guidelines.
• Establish a primary relationship with a group of children and their families.
• Guide children in conflict management and problem-solving strategies.
• Supervise and directly interact with children in a warm and positive manner.
• Maintain child files and open contact logs.
• Provide feedback to Program Manager/Director regarding staff's interactions in the classroom.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all personal information regarding families, children, and staff.

Qualifications

• Have a minimum of a valid California Associate Teacher permit, and 6 additional units of coursework in Infant Toddler care.
• Minimum one year of center-based care experience.
• Must be certified in Pediatric CPR and First Aid.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bilingual is Spanish and/or Chinese preferred but not required.
• Knowledgeable of social issues, such as poverty, violence, racism, that impact children and families.
• Ability to provide for the care and safety of children without physical or verbal exploitation or prejudice.

Catholic Charities SF is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, legal domicile status, veteran status, disability, or AIDS/HIV status or any other characteristic protected under federal or state law.