Teacher's Aide, Teacher Assist, and Associate Teacher at Associated Students, Inc

San Francisco, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Sep, 26

Salary

31.65

Posted On

06 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Classroom Management, Child Supervision, Curriculum Planning, Parent-Teacher Communication, Child Assessment, Observation Documentation, Safety Protocol Adherence, Sanitization Protocols, Reflective Practice, Teamwork

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Job Title: Aide, Teacher Assistant or Associate Teacher Report To: Head Teacher Department/Program: Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) Organization Name: Associated Students, San Francisco State University Days/Hours & Duration of Job: Schedule to be determined. Up to 20 hours/week Wage/Salary: $29.00-$31.75/hr min. / ECE units & experience determine a higher pay rate Employment Start Date: August 20th, 2026 Application Deadline : August 14th, 2026 Requirement : Must be a Student at San Francisco State University About the Early Childhood Education Center Our primary goal is to assist student parents attain their educational goals by providing appropriate care for their young children in a high-quality, convenient and affordable educational setting. Our educational philosophy draws upon a variety of educational approaches to support each child’s optimum growth and development as well as make children’s learning visible. Position Details The Aide, Teacher Assistant or Associate Teacher’s duties include: Responsible for supervising individuals and groups of children between the ages of 4 months and five years in a sensitive and caring manner. Under the supervision of a Head Teacher, able to work as part of a team, follow instructions and take initiative as needed to ensure best practices are implemented throughout the day. Essential Job Functions Classroom Management ● Maintain head counts at all times ● Review safety and medical procedures located in the “red binder” ● Follow Universal Health Precautions, diaper changing and sanitizing/disinfecting protocol (see Staff Handbook) ● Notify supervisor immediately of any injury to child and/or self ● Familiarize yourself with the “rhythm of the day” and location of curriculum materials ● Be aware of teacher-child ratios throughout the day and where best to locate yourself to supervise the children’s play ● Greet each parent/guardian and child by name as they arrive and depart ● Prepare snack and set-up for nap time ● Stage outdoor play spaces and afternoon activities ● Associate Teachers: Create curriculum plans with Head Teacher input Working with Children and Families * Treat each child with dignity and respect in thought and action and be aware of own biases * Develop awareness of each child’s individual needs, interests and personality * Provide written observations and photos of primary children’s play and routines * Maintain positive parent-teacher communication * Maintain confidentiality of children, parents and staff at all times * Associate Teachers: Contribute to Child Portfolios, children’s assessments (DRDP and ASQ) and newsletter and participate in parent-teacher conferences Center Maintenance * Maintain an orderly, attractive learning environment throughout the day (pick-up books, return items to shelves, etc.) * Stock shelves with supplies * Assist with daily cleanup: sweep indoors and out and use cloth rags for spills, not paper towels * Store personal belongings, like cell phones, in the corridor lockers Staff Development * Adhere to NAEYC Code of Ethics * Read and write in the classroom communication notebook * Discuss teaching style and problem-solving strategies regularly with Head Teacher * Work to achieve individual goals throughout the semester * Read assigned articles and contribute to staff meeting discussions to examine your practice * Associate Teachers: Engage in reflective practice, assist with staff and intern assessments, supervise staff and interns in Head Teacher’s absence and attend local workshops offered by Center * QUALIFICATIONS * Must be a student at SFSU enrolled in a minimum of 6 units for undergraduates or 4 units for graduates and able to perform the essential functions outlined in the Staff Handbook. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to: ● Remain in a stationary position to meet the needs of the classroom. ● Move around freely to work with young children. ● Ascend/Descend children’s play spaces. ● Constantly activates their hand and wrist to work directly with young children and use electronic devices such as a laptop, iPad, telephone, walkie talkie. ● Constantly positioning themself by stooping, kneeling, crawling to be at the child’s level. ● Communicate effectively orally and in writing with adults and children. ● Must be able to visually supervise children at all times. Abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. ● Must be able to determine freshness of food prior to serving it to children. Application Instructions: Please complete an application via our Application Portal at https://goo.gl/FODWvX [https://goo.gl/FODWvX]. A resume must also be submitted along with the application to be considered for the position. Cover letter is optional. For more information or questions regarding this job opportunity, please contact: Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) Email: ecec@asi.sfsu.edu Associated Students of San Francisco State University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Responsibilities

Supervise and care for children aged 4 months to five years while implementing best practices under the guidance of a Head Teacher. Responsibilities include classroom management, creating curriculum plans for Associate Teachers, and maintaining positive communication with families.