Job Details
Alameda Family Services
Alameda Family Services is a non-profit agency providing comprehensive services to youth, families and children in the City of Alameda.
Early Childhood & Family Support Division
The AFS-Early Childhood and Family Support services division provides high-quality child development, comprehensive health and family support services through a variety of program options designed to meet the individual needs of low-income and at-risk children and families. On-site child care and in-home support services funded by Head Start, Early Head Start, California State Preschool and General Child Care are provided at no-cost to qualifying expectant parents and families with children from birth to five years of age. AFS-ECFS also provides family support, senior services, resources, referrals and workforce development programming at a variety of locations within the City of Alameda.
Job Summary
Under the direct supervision of the Center Director, Site Supervisor and/or Assistant Site Supervisor the Preschool Teacher is responsible for providing a safe environment for children to thrive. The Preschool Teacher will be responsible for conducting observations, screening, ongoing assessments and individualized plans for up to 20 preschool age children. The teacher is responsible for working with their co-teacher(s) and support services staff in creating a supportive and safe learning environment for classrooms of up to 24 children, 2.9 to 6 years of age, at one of our five childcare centers located in the City of Alameda.
Compensation & Benefits
Classification: Regular Full Time, Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Hours: 40 Weekly : 8 Hour Day including a paid hour lunch
Paid Holidays: Up to 12 Days/year depending on schedule and FTE
Vacation: 5 weeks (24 days)/ year; accrued at 0.0923 hrs/regular hr worked
Sick Leave: 2 weeks (12 days)/ year; accrued at 0.0462 hrs/regular hr worked
Health Benefits: 100% Employee Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance premiums covered.
$100 monthly allowance given for dependent coverage.
Life Insurance: Group Term Life & AD&D coverage premiums covered. Supplemental and dependent coverage available.
Financial Savings: Traditional and Roth 401(k) with 100% vesting upon enrollment. Flexible Spending Account provided.
Professional Development: Training opportunities and AA Degree reimbursement program.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provided.
Starting Range: $22.70 - $23.98 Depending on degree and years of experience
General Responsibilities
- Ensure the safety of children and provide developmentally activities that are in keeping with the program s curriculum and philosophy (Creative Curriculum, Anti-Bias Curriculum and Developmentally Appropriate Practices, PITC and CSEFEL) and reflect and respect the individual development and diversity of the program s children, families and staff.
- Act in partnership with teaching team member(s) and support services staff in planning and conducting child development activities, supervising meal service, and in assisting children in the classroom especially during transitions, and support parent engagement in their child s learning.
- Ensure child health and safety by supporting ongoing monitoring activities and implementing active supervision strategies.
- Provide individual care and incidental medical services to children with health concerns when needed and appropriate to training. Care and services would include but are not limited to medication administration, epi-pens, nebulizers, diastat, gastrostomy tube (g-tube) feeding, etc.
- Actively engage parents in their child s school readiness by sharing information about the child s progress, answering questions and working with parents in resolving issues in a positive manner.
- Complete all required paperwork in a timely manner, including lesson plans, initial screenings, notes, ongoing assessments, referrals, individualized education plans, and school readiness goals.
- Work with, contribute to, and serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team by encouraging and facilitating problem solving strategies; accepting supervision, and working closely with direct service staff, program management, agency administration, community partners, parents, coaches & consultants to ensure high-quality services and implementation of best practices
- Assist in ensuring compliance with emergency health and safety policies, procedures and protocols (including but not limited to COVID-19 response services).
Knowledge, Skill, and Experience
- Child Development-Associate Teacher Permit required
- AA/BA Degree in related field preferred
- Experience in early child care setting or social service setting required
- Head Start/Title 5 experience preferred
- Computer literacy required - ChildPlus.Net and Learning Genie experience preferred
- Positive, professional and courteous work demeanor
- Ability and desire to work as part of a team in a culturally diverse environment
- Second language skills are desirable
Equal Opportunity Employment
Alameda Family Services does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, request for family or medical leave or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.50 - $25.63 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Alameda, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person