San Francisco, California, United States · On-site
About the role: Teachers will plan, coordinate, and implement a comprehensive preschool program in a multicultural setting. All teachers will use the Inquiry/Project based approach in the classroom to support development…
Skills: Curriculum Planning, Classroom Management, Early Childhood Education, Bicultural Education, Student Assessment
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Plan and implement a comprehensive, inquiry-based preschool program in a multicultural setting to support early childhood development. Nurture children's growth while maintaining collaborative relationships with families and ensuring a safe, inclusive learning environment.
Requires a California Teacher Credential, specific ECE units or a related degree, and active CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporting certifications. Candidates must pass background clearances and be physically able to engage in active play and lift up to 30 lbs.
About the role:
Teachers will plan, coordinate, and implement a comprehensive preschool program in a multicultural setting. All teachers will use the Inquiry/Project based approach in the classroom to support development in early literacy, gross motor, mathematics, language development, science, art, diversity, and enrichment, aligned with creative curriculum. Teachers play a critical role in promoting a positive atmosphere in the classroom and must model Wah Mei’s core values to employ bicultural education to prepare children to be global citizens in a fun and developmentally appropriate environment, nurture the uniqueness of each child, encourage and foster diversity, and maintain deep, trusting and collaborative relationships with families and the community.
What you'll do
● Nurture and teach preschoolers to provide a safe and creative learning environment, including individualized attention to help each child develop new competencies and learn to interact effectively; manage classroom effectively including during mealtime and outdoor play
● Provide service in the care, development, and instruction of children
● Collaborate within the teaching team to plan and deliver an expansive curriculum that utilizes a variety of educational techniques to improve social competencies, and build self-esteem; adapt the lesson plans based on the interests and abilities of all of the children in the classroom
● Maintain knowledge of ECE best practices, and incorporate effective tools (such as DRDP, ASQ and ASQ SE) to understand the children’s developmental stages; and ECERS and CLASS tools to guide goal setting and professional development for the classroom environment
● Ensure that all children are being supervised at all times; identify and respond to behavioral signals from children that indicate a need to adapt teaching style to meet an individual child’s emotional or intellectual developmental needs
● Create and lead lesson plans with clear goals and activities, making necessary changes to meet the needs of all children, including those with disabilities
● Knowledgeable of children in the classroom allergies
● Build positive relationships with caregivers to foster a connected community: communicate daily with caregivers any necessary information regarding the child’s health, safety, and developmental growth
● Foster an inclusive classroom culture that values and reflects diversity
● Actively engage with children during outdoor play while ensuring supervision and safety
● Conduct parent-teacher conferences
● Use current program softwares for daily operation use for communication to parents/guardians, staff, and other parties
● Follow all regulations as listed by the local,city, and state regulators
● Attend agency and department professional development day(s)
● Maintain accurate records for attendance, meals,- follow up with parents regarding attendance
● Model respectful nurturing interactions with children and families
● Cantonese or Mandarin proficiency is a plus
Qualifications
● 24 units ECE/CD including core courses** + 16 GE units* OR AA or higher degree in ECE or related field with 3 units supervised field experience in ECE setting
● California Teacher Credential (CTC) Teacher Permit or higher
● 175 days of 3+ hours per day within 4 years
● Provide TB and medical clearance
● Pass fingerprint and federal clearance
● Active CPR and First Aid certification
● Active Child Mandated Reporting certificate (or must receive certificate within (one) 1 day of employment)
● Active Sexual Harassment Preventation Training certificate
● Be able to engage in active play and can lift and carry up to 30 lbs
● Meet all requirements in accordance with Title 5 and Title 22
Bilingual Education Since 1974
Wah Mei School is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide a safe and nurturing, high-quality Chinese-English bilingual/bi-cultural environment that promotes children and youth development principles while also building a supportive community for their families.
Offices: 1400 JUDAH ST, SAN FRANCISCO, California 94122, US · 1555 Irving St, San Francisco, California 94122, US · 75 Hawthorne St, San Francisco, California 94105, US · 95 7th St, San Francisco, California 94103, US
Bilingual Education Since 1974
Wah Mei School is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide a safe and nurturing, high-quality Chinese-English bilingual/bi-cultural environment that promotes children and youth development principles while also building a supportive community for their families.
Offices: 1400 JUDAH ST, SAN FRANCISCO, California 94122, US · 1555 Irving St, San Francisco, California 94122, US · 75 Hawthorne St, San Francisco, California 94105, US · 95 7th St, San Francisco, California 94103, US
