Teacher (School-Age)

• 100% employer-paid Kaiser Platinum medical, dental, vision, acupuncture, and chiropractic coverage 
• 50% dependent premium contribution for eligible employee children/dependents 
• 15 paid holidays, including a winter holiday break; 10 days paid sick leave; paid bereavement, jury duty, and voting leave 
• Vacation accrual: 10 days / 2 weeks (Year 1), 15 days / 3 weeks (Year 2), 25 days / 5 weeks (Year 6) 
• 4% employer automatic contribution to 403(b) retirement plan  
• Professional development support and stipends  
• Additional benefits include Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), staff appreciation, team-building activities, and a supportive workplace culture

• Assist with coordinating and implementing the Ignite Academy and Summer Academic Enrichment programs.
• Collaborate with co-teachers to develop and deliver age-appropriate, culturally responsive curricula and enrichment activities in literacy, math, science, and arts and crafts for children in kindergarten through fifth grade.
• Maintain active visual and auditory supervision to ensure children’s safety and well-being in classrooms, play areas, and during field trips and off-site activities.
• Support children’s social-emotional development, positive peer relationships, and problem-solving skills through intentional interactions, positive guidance, and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Maintain positive, supportive, and professional communication with parents, caregivers, community partners, and Family Connections staff.
• Assist caregivers with intake and enrollment, prepare professional written correspondence, and support outreach. Provide written translation and verbal interpretation as needed and within language proficiency.
• Conduct ongoing observations, assessments, and documentation of children’s development and participation. Contribute to individualized portfolios, share relevant information with parents and caregivers, and support referrals as appropriate.
• Complete program documentation accurately and on time, including enrollment forms, progress notes, incident reports, participant surveys, and attendance records.
• Maintain accurate program data in the agency’s and funder’s databases, as well as physical files. Comply with mandated reporting requirements for suspected child abuse or neglect.
• Assist with inventorying, organizing, maintaining, and replenishing program materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Serve as a morning floater across Family Connections Centers’ three locations, providing classroom coverage for staff absences and vacancies, staff relief, program childcare needs, and additional program support as needed.
• Assist with training, coaching, and scheduling substitute teachers and volunteers, and coordinate with community partners to support program operations and activities.
• Attend and actively participate in required meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities. Maintain current knowledge of early childhood and school-age education practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

• At least 12 units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development (ECE/CD), including core courses in child/human growth and development; child, family, and community or child/family relations; and programs/curriculum.
• Associate degree in education or a related field; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least two years of teaching experience.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish or English and Cantonese strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of child development and the ability to recognize signs of child abuse and unsafe situations.
• Confident, respectful classroom management skills grounded in positive guidance.
• Experience working remotely and adapting between on-site and remote work preferred.

• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and experience working effectively with diverse children, families, staff, and community partners.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion and sound judgment, and uphold professional ethics.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, with attention to detail and flexibility. Comfortable speaking in groups and providing constructive feedback.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, take initiative, and contribute to team goals.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office; database experience helpful.
• Strong awareness of safety, security, and ergonomic practices.
• Ability to maintain required certifications and training, including CPR/First Aid, Mandated Reporter, and Pesticide training, along with current background and health screening clearances and required vaccinations.

Department: Education Department
This is a full-time non-exempt position