Organization Overview Family & Child Empowerment Services (FACES) provides families who live and work in San Francisco with high-quality early childhood education and enrichment; job support, training, and placement; and comprehensive family support services and referrals. Our mission is to empower families who live and work in San Francisco to transform their futures through evidence-based educational and economic opportunities. Position Summary FACES is seeking a talented, positive teacher for our Masonic location. If you are passionate about early childhood education, kids in general and want to work in a supportive and collegiate environment where you can make a difference, the teacher role is a perfect role for you! The teacher is a full time non-exempt position and reports directly to the site supervisor. Job Expectations: • Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and rich learning environment per FACES standards • Support children’s growth in key developmental areas (social-emotional, language and literacy, cognitive, and physical) • Use age appropriate positive guidance techniques and model behavior for children • Build positive teacher/child interactions and peer relationships in the classroom • Maintain Community Care Licensing (CCL) standards; monitor teacher/child ratio • Collaborate with the teaching team to implement lessons and activities appropriate to children's developmental expectations • Follow all health and safety procedures, including closely supervising children and conducting health checks • Complete weekly developmental observations and DRDP assessments for assigned children • Create and maintain positive family relationships • Communicate with parents/caregivers daily around their child’s day and milestones • Support lead teacher to prepare for teacher conferences with parents/caregivers • Support all classrooms or sites as needed • Follow all policies, procedures, and expectations set in Teacher Handbook • Attend staff meetings and professional development/trainings • Align classroom practices to FACES values Qualifications • Maintain California Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or Higher • Completed infant/toddler development class with a grade C or better • Two (2) + years classroom experience in ECE setting (preferred) • Demonstrate commitment to working with families from marginalized communities • Use effective and compassionate communication • Work cooperatively as part of an interdisciplinary team • Meet required state, federal, local, and CDC standards (including but not limited to fingerprint clearance, negative TB test, First Aid, CPR) • Lift up to 50lbs • Ability to meet required state, federal, local, and CDC standards (including but not limited to fingerprint clearance, negative TB test, First Aid, CPR) • A deep commitment to aligning all program practices to FACES values, especially around equity, inclusion, and belonging for all our stakeholders within the evaluation process • Strong passion for and a a desire to humbly reflect and grow in pursuit of our mission • A sense of humor – we believe joy and justice go hand in hand! What We Offer • Hourly rate starting at $31.00 - $39.00 based on units, education and/or years of experience in Early Childhood Education • Three weeks of vacation, twelve sick days, ten paid holidays, and a paid winter closure between • A retirement plan with employer match up to 7% of your salary • 100% employer covered health care for employee, and 25% coverage for dependents • A chance to positively impact the lives of young children and their families • A fun, dynamic and collaborative working environment • Being part of a movement to achieve educational and economic justice FACES is a welcoming workplace for all. We embrace diversity in every form- race and culture, gender identity, sexuality, country of origin, religion, and/or ability. Candidates with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences are strongly encouraged to apply. FACES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.