Teacher, Preschool ​/ Daycare

Teacher – Peninsula Family Service

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Teachers are responsible for the design, planning, and implementation of a quality early childhood education classroom and the implementation of the program’s philosophy and curriculum. The position requires skill and expertise in curriculum planning, staff supervision, child assessments, and the ability to accept and work effectively with children and adults from diverse populations. This role serves as a model for developmentally appropriate practices, shared responsibility for classroom setup and management, and has direct responsibility for a specific group of children in a shared classroom.

Teachers support and assist in the classroom by providing a warm and nurturing environment that helps children grow intellectually, physically, emotionally and socially. They participate in all classroom activities and work as a team member with other staff. When a Master Teacher or Site Supervisor is not present, this position may act on their behalf.

Active demonstration of Peninsula Family Services’ VALUES is expected of every staff member. All work is based on our commitment to Integrity, Respect, Compassion, Diversity, Teamwork and Adaptability.

Site Supervisor

• Plan, prepare, and implement activities appropriate for the age level, skill, and social development of the children served.
• Complete planning activities for an assigned group of children and act as a resource for materials.
• Prepare, implement and ensure lesson plans meet Individualized Learning Plans (ILP) and reflect program philosophy and standards (Creative Curriculum, Common Core, Early Learning Foundations, Anti‑bias curriculum, etc.), and are developmentally and age appropriate.
• Complete developmental screenings (DRDPs) based on enrollment and follow‑up schedules.
• Implement Individual and Family Service Plans (IFSPs). Attend annual or ongoing meetings and share information related to child outcomes for children with IFSPs.
• Maintain a clean, creative, functional living and learning environment (including cleaning before and after meals, washing dishes, sweeping/mopping floors, etc.).
• Maintain a clean and appealing environment by picking up toys, cleaning tables, moving equipment, setting up cots, mats, or outside equipment.
• Maintain ratio per program requirements; visually supervise classroom and outdoor area; anticipate and act to prevent potentially injurious situations during play; interact, initiate, and encourage children in all activities during the day.
• Participate in program evaluation using the Environment Rating Scale, CLASS, Desired Results, and/or NAEYC accreditation standards.
• Adhere to and participate in the program’s policies, health and safety regulations, and emergency procedures, ready to implement them if necessary.
• Inform the supervisor of any concerns or observations related to a child or the environment that may be of interest or importance.

• Maintain positive relationships with parents through daily verbal contact and/or written notes and document any concerns.
• Submit written items for the parent newsletter.
• Complete home visits (Early Head Start staff) and parent‑teacher conferences.
• Attend parent meetings as requested by supervisor.
• Involve parents by recognizing their talents and soliciting their participation.
• Relay to other classroom staff and supervisor any information or concerns expressed by parents.
• Model appropriate adult/child interactions while encouraging and supporting parent‑infant attachment.

• Supervise Associate Teacher, Sub‑Pool Teacher Aides, or volunteers in the classroom as assigned by supervisor or in the supervisor’s absence.
• Know emergency procedures and be prepared to take responsibility for carrying them out (Fire drills, earthquake, CPR, first aid). Conduct a monthly Safety Checklist as requested.
• See that food counts, sign‑in/sign‑out, and attendance reports are kept accurately; complete record keeping such as childcare food program, attendance, child assessments, and observations (DRDPs, ERS, ASQ, etc.). Observe and record…