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Las Luciérnagas at Project Commotion is currently hiring for a full time Co-Lead Preschool Teacher:
Applicants should read through our websites at www.lasluciernagas.org and www.projectcommotion.org to develop an understanding of our programs, mission and philosophy before submitting an application.
Job Title: Las Luciérnagas Co-Lead Teacher
Department: Las Luciérnagas
Reports to: Las Luciérnagas Site Supervisor
Position Type: Exempt
Hours per week: 1.0 FTE (40 hrs/week; Monday to Friday)
Work Location: In person, San Francisco, CA
Salary: Starting salary $64,480 and above, dependent on educational attainment and CTC Permit levels.
Medical Benefits: Full health, dental and vision package included in addition to Sick time, PTO, and paid holidays
Project Commotion Overview
Founded in 2006, Project Commotion (PC) is a community-based organization located in the Mission District of San Francisco. Our mission is to foster healthy development in children of all abilities through purposeful movement, play, and family and community relationships. PC serves children and youth, along with their parents/caregivers, educators and interdisciplinary support teams -- strengthening inter-generational connections and community health through embodied, educational movement-based programs. Equity and empowerment is at the core of all of our work. Our programs are bilingual English/Spanish, taught in an inclusive environment where children of all abilities can flourish physically, socially and emotionally.
Program Overview: Las Luciérnagas
In 2011, PC launched Las Luciérnagas (LL), a Bi-Lingual Spanish/English Early Childhood Program for children ages 2 - 5. LL is a unique early childhood program where children are invited to learn through play with a focus on gross-motor development and nurturing relationships. LL’s program philosophy centers on four pillars: Connection to Family Community & Nature; Movement & Play; Equity & Social Justice; and Language & Culture.
Las Luciérnagas Lead Teacher
Shift: 8am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday; Classroom duties 8:30 – 3:30 pm daily (Wednesday early release followed by weekly team meetings)
The LL Co-Lead Teacher is a bilingual English/Spanish speaker responsible for delivering developmentally appropriate child care and education in both languages. LL is a bilingual program that supports multi-language-learners and families who speak Spanish as a home language.
This role is responsible for on-site direct service delivery during program hours. Site Supervisor will schedule weekly release hours (10 - 20%) to attend meetings and complete assigned curricula/administrative duties.
The LL Co-Lead Teachers are the key curricula and teaching leaders of PC's early childhood program. The position reports directly to the LL Site Supervisor.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise and support children during programming with a focus on health and safety.
Lead developmentally appropriate group activities.
Lead development of curriculum that aligns with LL Program Pillars.
Observe and document children’s developmental domains.
Build and maintain responsive and nurturing relationships with children. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with families and staff.
Assist Site Supervisor with administrative tasks related to LL programming including but not limited to LL’s annual vision, quarterly menus, weekly rosters, and reviewing student records/files as needed.
Communicate with families about specific challenges, incidents, and strengths that have been observed and documented regarding their child(ren).
Physical Requirements: Movement development is central to the work that we do at Project Commotion/Las Luciérnagas. Strong candidates will be open to physical exploration and activities and may have a background in one or more movement arts. Additionally, the physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job:
Set up, breakdown, and movement of gym, classroom, and outdoor equipment. Ability to move large studio equipment including gymnastics/tumbling equipment.
Must be able to regularly lift 35 lbs. Must be able to move up and down to be on a child’s level throughout the day.
Ability to participate in regular standing, walking, kneeling, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, crouching, grasping, reaching above, and below the shoulder.
Position Qualification Requirements
Education:
Required: 18+ ECE units including core courses (3 of those units preferred in Infant Toddler Development) and continuing education/progress towards an AA/BA in Early Childhood Development
Preferred: AA/BA Degree with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education or Child Development
Requirements:
State of California Child Development Permit: Associate Teacher Permit or higher required. Teacher or Master Teacher Permit preferred. (Permits must be issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing)
Current Physical Health Screening (every 2 years thereafter)
Fingerprinting Clearance (DOJ)
Current Immunizations (TB, Influenza, MMR, Pertussis) (every 2 years thereafter)
Complete Mandated Reporter Training (every 2 years thereafter)
Current CPR & First Aid Certificate (every 2 years thereafter)
Familiarity with programs such as Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, etc.), Canva, Gmail, etc. OR an ability to learn new technology quickly with support of supervisors
Familiarity with the DRDP, ASQ, ECERS, ITERS, and CLASS (Infant/Toddler, and Pre-K) assessment tools.
Language(s): Bilingual, bi-literate; English/Spanish.
To apply, please send an email to info@projectcommotion.org with the following:
Subject line: Application for Las Luciérnagas Co-Lead Teacher
A cover letter indicating position of interest and statement of educational philosophy
Resume
Transcripts verifying your education units
List of 3 – 5 references, with current contact information (name, phone, email, nature of your relationship)