Lead Preschool Teacher

Wu Yee is seeking an experienced Lead Preschool Teacher.

We operate 12 child development centers in the San Francisco communities where Head Start is most needed. If you thrive in culturally inclusive classrooms, want training and professional development, and support a multi-disciplinary family model, come join our squad of dedicated educators as we continue to expand our services!

"One time hiring bonus of $2,000 paid after successful completion of our 90-day introduction period. This only applies to NEW Associate Teachers or Lead Teachers.

Location: 1820 Alemany Blvd. San Francisco CA (Req 1604)

Lead Teacher Responsibilities: 

• Plan and implement age and developmentally appropiate curriculum for children, including daily open-ended activities to expand their competencies across developemntal domains; submit written lesson plans to the Center Manager.
• Maintain appropiate teacher-child ratios, ensuring visual supervision of children at all times.
• Designs and adopts curriculums to expand developmental competencies based on child assessment data and school readiness goals.
• Visual supervision of children at all times, maintaining required teacher: child ratio.
• Maintains a safe and inclusive environment by monitoring daily activities, identifying needs for special family support and services. 
• Understand and follow Wu Yee policies and procedures to ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with licensing requirements, Head Start performance standards and California Department of Education regulations. 
• Completes timely and accurate documentation of family/child records and portfolios.
• Ensure documentation of all significant contacts with families and maintain up-to-date file recirds including attendance, emergency contact, education data, and file log for your classroom.
• Accurately and promptly complete formal observations, ongoing screening, and assessment of children in your primary care according to the service area timeline.
• Conducts and oversees formal classroom observations and assessments; creates action plans for program improvements.
• Collaborates with the Center Manager on professional development plans for teaching staff.
• Ensures IFSP/IEP goals are supported through integration in lesson plans and classroom routines.
• Conducts parent-teacher conferences, home visits, case conferences, multi-disciplinary meetings and directs resource referrals.
• Ensure meal counts are recorded accurately at the time of service and before submission to the Center Manager.
• Participate in the annual program Self-Assessment, as needed.
• Provide input on school rediness goals, family engagement, and dual-language instructions to inform curriculum development program-wide.
• Models and teaches children to appropriate social skills, health, and hygiene practices, including tooth brushing, toilet training, hand washing, etc.
• Follow established teaching staff health and safety procedures; including sanitazing classroom materials.
• Engage in ongoing professional development activities , as required by the program.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Requirements:

• A valid Child Development Teacher Permit
• AA Degree in ECE/CD or AA Degree in Social Science w/24 ECE/CD units
• 2 years of teaching experience
• Lead Infant Toddler and Lead Toddler positions require 6 infant/toddler units
• Two years of teaching experience with young children
• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds 
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus 
• Healthcare/vulnerable client employer, verified COVID vaccination required.

Compensation and Benefits:

• A competitive salary starting at $41.34 - $44.60  / Additional $4.80 per hour temporary hourly rate adjustment applies to staff who have successfully completed Wu Yee’s 90-day introductory period with satisfactory performance and achievement of all job-related goals and requirements. This is a temporary salary adjustment available only until 06/30/2025.
• Additional $100 per pay period stipend at Kirkwood, Golden Gate, and Kirkwood
• Fully paid employee health, dental, and vision
• 403b with matching contribution after 1 year
• 13 holidays, 10 days vacation, and paid sick leave
• Lots of opportunities for advancement across the organization
• Extensive paid training and professional development

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records to apply for any open position in which they feel qualified.

Wu Yee Children’s Services is an equal opportunity employer.