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Preschool Coordinator - Alice Chalmers Preschool

Branch: 
Mission YMCA
Type: 
Full time
Competency level: 
Leader
Reports to: 
Program Director
Salary range: 
$38-$40/hour

Careers with a Cause

Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively influences the lives of people and communities. As the nation's leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the YMCA of San Francisco offers more than just a job--we offer you a career with a future and the chance to make a lasting difference in your community. At the Y, you can discover your passion and a lifelong career helping to solve some of the nation's most pressing social issues.

About the Job

Mission YMCA is seeking an experienced early childhood educator to serve as Site Coordinator for Alice Chalmers Preschool: 670 Brunswick St, San Francisco, 94112.

The Site Coordinator is responsible for the overall administration of the Mission Y preschool, including supervision of the preschool staff. The Preschool Site Coordinator maintains the program quality and facility to meet all licensing requirements as outlined by the state of California. The Preschool Site Coordinator must maintain positive relationships with the children and families, as well as ensure a safe and nurturing environment for all children enrolled in the program.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Minimum 21 years old
  • Must be available Monday – Friday during program hours
  • Must be qualified for Site Supervisor permit, or working toward permit qualification
  • AA or BA degree in ECE or Child Development
  • Related experience: 350+ days of 3+ hours per day within 4 years in a child care site
  • Experience developing ECE curriculum
  • Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills
  • Experience with MS Word and Excel
  • YMCA approved CPR/First Aid certification (can complete upon hiring)
  • Provide TB clearance prior to hire and every 2 years thereafter
  • Submit Physical Health Clearance prior to hire and every 2 years thereafter, including proof of Immunizations for Influenza, Pertussis, and Measles
  • Fingerprint background check clearance through Community Care Licensing

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience leading a team of staff
  • Knowledge of NAEYC, PITC, Anti-Bias Curriculum, Emergent Curriculum and Reggio Emilia
  • Bilingual skills in Spanish, Mandarin, or Cantonese

 

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All employees working with the YMCA are considered to have supervisory or disciplinary action relationship over minors.  Job offers are conditional and contingent upon background clearance. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and CA Fair Chance Act, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records

Everything you need to know about us

We offer the following benefits:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive health benefits - medical and dental plans for full time employees
  • Retirement benefits – 12% employer contribution after completion of eligibility requirements
  • Employee Assistance Program for all employees
  • Commuter Benefits via pre-tax payroll deductions
  • Flexible Spending Account – Medical and Dependent Care on a pre-tax basis  
  • Use of YMCA of San Francisco Fitness facilities
  • Paid time off benefits for part time and full time employees upon completion of eligibility requirements
  • Training and staff development for all employees