Internal - Mentor Teacher at Wu Yee Children's Services

San Francisco, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 May, 26

Salary

1.88

Posted On

13 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mentoring, Classroom Leadership, Reflective Support, Activity Development, Professional Growth, Collaboration, Early Childhood Education, Observation

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Wu Yee Children’s Services believes nothing is more essential than excellent child care and education for all our children, right from the start. Wu Yee Children’s Services believes nothing is more essential than excellent child care and education for all our children, right from the start. Every day we partner with parents, as well as countless individuals and organizations across San Francisco, to provide a network that strengthens and connects a diverse, resilient community around our children. The Lead/Mentor Teacher serves as the classroom lead in a Head Start or Early Head Start program and provides mentorship to participants in the Apprenticeship Program. This role models effective teaching practices, supports professional growth, and contributes to a collaborative learning environment. Primary Responsibilities Include: Model Effective Practice: Demonstrate exemplary teaching practices for Apprenticeship Program participants in the classroom. Provide Reflective Support: Meet with program participants for 30 minutes every other week to reflect on classroom observations. Guide Activity Development: Support participants in designing and implementing activities with children. Foster a Supportive Environment: Create and maintain a classroom atmosphere conducive to professional growth and exemplary practice. Collaborate with Peers: Participate in a monthly mentor teacher seminar/community of pracitce to share strategies and collaborate with other mentor teachers. Chose 1 month a year to co - faciliate Knowledge/Experience/Skills Required: Minimum of two (2) years of employment with Wu Yee Children’s Services. Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or a related field or 30 units or more Currently serving as a Lead Teacher or in a higher position. Current Wu Yee employee Compensation & Benefits: Position pays $1.79 - $1.88 on top of your pay. Health Insurance & Benefits provided Wu Yee Children’s Services conforms to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning Equal Employment Opportunities and Affirmative Action. We promote diversity and urge women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records to apply for any open position in which they feel qualified. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Wu Yee Children’s Services is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

The Lead/Mentor Teacher acts as the classroom lead in a Head Start or Early Head Start program while providing mentorship to Apprenticeship Program participants. Key duties include modeling exemplary teaching practices, offering reflective support through observations, and guiding activity design.