Assistant PreschoolTeacher

Benefits

• No nights and weekends
• Recognition programs
• Professional development and CDA tuition reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

About the role

The Goddard School® located at: 1700 Montgomery St Suite 100 San Francisco, CA 94111 is seeking a passionate Lead Teacher. At our School, we put our teachers first because they put our students first. Join us to create a nurturing environment for young children by implementing an engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum using our proprietary Wonder of Learning® program. Lead daily activities, inspire young minds and collaborate with a supportive team. Nurture your growth. Empower your success. Join our welcoming community, where you can grow and make a real difference in children’s lives every day.

Responsibilities

• Advance children’s physical and intellectual competence
• Create a multi-cultural learning environment
• Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate activities to engage children in learning
• Interact with the children to support play, exploration and learning
• Create a print-rich environment for children to learn about books, literature and writing
• Encourage creativity through art, music, dramatic play and blocks
• Provide a reasonable balance between teacher-directed and child-directed activities
• Provide opportunities for both active and quiet play
• Integrate GSI-approved resources (including Enrichment Programs) into lesson plans
• Support each child’s social and emotional development and provide positive guidance
• Understand and adhere to the GSI Behavior Policy
• Plan and implement activities to develop children’s self-esteem and social skills
• Plan and implement activities to enable children’s feeling of security
• Encourage empathetic and respectful feelings for others, as well as the environment, through positive modeling
• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment
• Design an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom
• Develop an appropriate classroom management system to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom
• Ensure that classroom equipment is in good repair
• Understand and implement The Goddard School® emergency procedures
• Promote healthy eating practices at lunch and snack times
• Ensure that children are always within state ratio requirements
• Perform minor cleaning responsibilities (e.g., spills) immediately
• Perform major cleaning during times when children are not present
• Post a classroom schedule that meets the needs of the children and includes a routine and learning opportunities
• Post and adhere to all GSI Health and Safety policies and procedures
• Establish positive and effective family relations
• Communicate, in a professional manner, with families and faculty
• Encourage families to become an integral part of their children’s learning experiences
• Prepare a Daily Activity Report for each child
• Maintain a portfolio for each child
• Maintain the classroom Parent Board
• Achieve an effective program, responsive to children’s needs
• Assess supplies and materials needed to implement activities
• Build teamwork
• Develop lesson plans
• Manage classrooms according to GSI QA Standards
• Perform child observations and document in their portfolios
• Use assessment tools (e.g., Progress Reports, Children’s Progress)
• Maintain professional commitment
• Promote “learning through play” philosophy and educational objectives
• Support a code of ethical conduct
• Pursue professional development/continuing education
• Attend faculty meetings, in-service days, conferences and professional growth opportunity

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months working experience in a large center environment
• ACTIVE and CLEAR DOJ LIVESCAN REQUIRED
• Mandated Reporter Certification
• CPR and First Aid Certification
• A current physical examination by a Physician, including a current tuberculin test
• Must submit accurate shot record including MMR, T-dap and Influenza
• An approved criminal record check as required by state regulations
• Complete California state required health clearance