TK Afterschool Teacher/Co-Teacher

The YMCA of Greater San Francisco is a global movement and the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We offer careers with a future and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in your community.

Our Organizational Culture

At the YMCA of Greater San Francisco, we are committed to building strong communities where you can Be, Belong, and Become. Our values include:

• Truth & Courage: Understanding and acting on individual and societal truths.
• Authenticity & Accessibility: Ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for everyone.
• Dependable & Creative: Responding to community needs through strong partnerships.
• Dignity & Empathy: Treating everyone with respect and compassion.

About the Role

The TK After School Teacher / Co-Lead Teacher is part of a team that helps create a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for children enrolled in the program. This role supports collaboration with teaching staff and fosters respectful, supportive relationships with families. The teacher models positive behavior, follows all guidelines, and maintains a professional and inclusive attitude.

Responsibilities

Curriculum & Program Delivery

• Plan and lead developmentally appropriate lessons, curriculum, and daily activities.
• Assist with classroom setup and cleanup.
• Help implement Chinese or Spanish immersion curriculum and uphold quality standards such as ECERS, CLASS, and NAEYC.
• Complete required state-mandated paperwork and observations to support curriculum development.

Classroom Environment & Management

• Maintain a positive, structured learning environment through effective classroom management and active supervision of children ages 3.5 to 5.
• Respond promptly to incidents and complete necessary documentation.
• Arrive on time and prepared for each shift.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized indoor and outdoor environments.

Collaboration & Communication

• Support and collaborate with teachers, aides, volunteers, and families.
• Communicate regularly about child behavior and program updates.
• Report to the Lead Teacher and escalate unresolved issues to the Site Coordinator or Program Director as needed.
• Support family engagement by assisting with Classroom Parent Orientations.

Professional Responsibilities

• Attend professional development, mandatory trainings, and staff meetings.
• Complete all required safety and compliance trainings.
• Follow all YMCA policies related to scheduling, safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors.
• Demonstrate YMCA core values and commitment to leadership growth in mission advancement, relationship building, and team development.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• All YMCA employees working with minors hold supervisory and/or disciplinary responsibilities.
• Fingerprint clearance is required before the first day of employment.
• Staff assigned to SFUSD campuses may be required to complete additional COVID-19 safety training as mandated by the district.

Requirements

• Must successfully complete a background screening, including criminal and employment verification. Some positions may also require a credit check.
• Job offers are conditional and contingent upon background clearance.
• Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and CA Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

Pay

The TK Afterschool Program Teacher/Co-Teacher position offers a compensation range of $29.00 - $32.00 per hour. This rate is based on salary benchmarking for similar roles and is aligned with grant fund approvals and requirements for the position.