Job Title: Pre-K Teacher
Reports To: Lead Teacher (or designee)
Location: San Francisco
Salary/Status: $30-$32 hourly, DOE, plus an excellent benefits package
Classification: Non-exempt, full-time position, and 37.5 hrs/wk
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30a-4:30p, with occasional weekends
Date: August 29, 2025
To Apply: If you match our qualifications and interests, please apply through our website, https://fccenters.org/employment/

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Pre-K program supports the development and nurtures each child’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive skills necessary for kindergarten readiness. The Pre-K Teacher works closely with parents, caregivers, co-teachers, substitutes, and trainees to develop and nurture each child’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive skills necessary for kindergarten readiness. The teacher works within the licensing requirement staffing ratio in place at Family Connections.
This position supports the training, coaching, and scheduling of substitute teachers, volunteers, and community partners. The Pre-K Teacher maintains current knowledge of the field and may be required to attend and provide agency in-service trainings. This position works within agency and funder standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of 12 ECE/CD units, including core courses (child/human growth & development; child/family/community or child/family relations; and programs/curriculum)
• AA in Early Childhood Education or related field; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in early childhood education with children and their parents/caregivers in bilingual, multicultural communities
• Bilingual in English and Cantonese or English and Spanish strongly preferred
• Confident and respectful classroom management skills and approach
• Strong knowledge of child development and ability to assess for child abuse and unsafe situations
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity, experience working effectively in diverse communities of staff and participants, and knowledge of San Francisco’s diverse community and learning styles
• Collaborative and self-directed, with the ability to work well in teams and independently
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including listening skills
• Professional ethics of confidentiality, discretion, and good judgment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and experience with databases preferred
• Experience working in a remote workspace, with the agility to move from on-site to remote, preferred

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Strong critical thinking, flexibility, resourcefulness, attention to detail, decision-making, and problem-solving
• Ability to speak in group settings, provide feedback, and share ideas
• Attend staff meetings, in-service trainings, professional development workshops, meetings with Family Connections’ HR consultant, and any relevant meetings, trainings, and workshops as needed
• Establish and maintain strong partnerships with community partners
• Keen sense of safety, security, and ergonomics
• Perform other duties as needed or requested by the supervisor
• Stay updated on CPR/First Aid, Mandated Reporter, Pesticide training, Workplace Harassment, Workplace Violence, and required vaccinations
• Live Scan background and Health Screening clearance are required to be maintained throughout employment

COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS:

All employees are expected to be fully vaccinated, which includes current/available booster shots based on CDC recommendations. Any candidate unable to be vaccinated due to a sincerely held religious belief or a medical condition will be engaged to determine if a reasonable accommodation can be provided.

FAMILY CONNECTIONS CENTERS IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER THAT VALUES DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, AND RESPECT. WE WELCOME AND STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In perso

• Develop, implement, and supervise the weekly lesson plans for children based on a child-centered curriculum to promote kindergarten readiness for children.
• Share responsibilities with fellow teachers to lead activities that include but are not limited to art, music, movement, math, science, literacy, and outdoor activities according to children’s developmental abilities.
• Maintain visual and auditory supervision of children to ensure safety in the classroom, outside, and on field trips.
• Maintain ongoing positive and supportive communication with parents or guardians cordially and professionally.
• Exchange accurate information concerning child’s needs and the child’s day, including any incidents or illnesses with the parents; refers parents needing community, social or health services to the lead teacher for assistance.
• Maintain ongoing positive and professional communication with all staff, volunteers, and community partners.
• Conduct ongoing evaluation, documentation, and observation of children to create individualized portfolios and information sharing with parents/caregivers, and for referrals.
• Be responsible for assigned documentation needs, including children’s forms, progress and incident reports, participant surveys, and attendance sheets; follow mandatory reporting requirements for suspicion of child abuse or neglect.
• Completes ASQs and DRDPs (Developmental Profile) of each child’s physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development using both staff and parents’ observations.
• Must participate in conducting parent/teacher conferences twice a year, Pre-K parent orientation, and graduation ceremony.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-service trainings, professional development workshops, case consultation meetings with the mental health consultant, meetings with Family Connections’ HR consultant, and relevant trainings and workshops as needed.
• Perform other duties and ad hoc projects as needed or requested by the supervisor