Schedule & Role Overview:

• School hours: M–F, 8:45am–12:45pm (follows SFUSD
calendar)Teach
• er-Director hours: Appr ox. 7:30a m–2pm M–F, wit h approx. 2 hou rs of evening meetings/month and 2-3 h alf days on weekend events per semester8-wee
• k unpai d summer break; inc ludes 1 pai d week before and 1 paid week after for setup and wrap-upOnsit
• e presence required; some admin work and meetings may be completed offsite

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach daily in a play-based classroom and lead curriculum development
• Supervise parent/caregivers volunteers.Conduct twice-yearly child assessments and parent conferences
• Organize parent education, onboarding, and training, or delegate to parent workers
• Manage preschool operations: licensing compliance, enrollment, and facilities
• Collaborate closely with the Parent-led Board on budgeting, strategic planning, and outreach
• Communicate proactively with families; in charge of newsletters, updates, and in-person meetings
• Liaise with SF Rec & Park/landlords for site upkeep or delegate to parent workers
• Represent TelHi Co-op at parent-organized open houses and community events (in-person/virtual) as needed

Required Qualifications:

• At least 24 units of ECE/CD plus 16 units of General Education or CA CTC Teacher Permit Or Associate's degree with 24 units of ECE with 6 units management/administration and two units supervision or CA CTC Site Supervisor Permit, (Alternate Teacher/Director qualifications considered within the Child Development Permit Matrix).
• Candidates also must comply with all other legal requirements and complete any required courses (e.g. CPR/First Aid) needed as a preschool teacher and Teacher-Director in California. Candidates must stay up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccinations.
• CPR, First Aid, Mandated Reporter, and Healthy Schools Act certifications (or willingness to complete), and Fingerprint clearance
• Proof of TB clearance, and up-to-date flu, COVID, pertussis, and measles vaccinations
• Computer literacy and record-keeping skills
• Strong communication and leadership qualities

Preferred Qualities:

• Experience in a play-based preschool and/or co-op environment
• Background in child development, brain development, and emergent curriculum
• Creative, flexible, and collaborative mindset
• Familiarity with working with a Board of Directors or a nonprofit structure
• Passion for community engagement and responsive teaching

Compensation & Benefits:

• $60,000+/year DOE + potential bonus
• 27 paid days off: includes 12 PTO + 2 weeks winter break + 1 week spring break + 8 Government
holidays8-wee
• k unpaid summer breakProfe
• ssional development stipendSmall
• , committed school community with deep family and alumni involvement from multi-alical and creati
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• Classroom space and storage located within a public playground (Majo r maintenance and upkeep are managed by SF Rec & Park)Neigh
• borhood SFMTA parking permit provided

To Apply:

Submit cover letter, resume, and two references to: telhicoopjobs@gmail.com . Applications accepted until the position is filled. Start Date would be early fall 2025.