CDC On Call Program Assistant

The Organization

Good Samaritan Family Resource Center (GSFRC) is an innovative multi-service non-profit agency located in San Franciscos Mission District. Its mission is to help immigrant families access needed services develop self-sufficiency and participate fully as members of the community. Our staff is a diverse and talented team willing to take different and unique approaches to help children youth and families thrive and succeed.

Program Summary

The Good Samaritan Child Development Center provides a State-licensed full-day preschool program for children 2 to 5 years of age. Our goal is to provide a safe and nurturing environment that encourages physical social emotional and cognitive development through a developmentally appropriate curriculum. Our philosophy is child-centered rather than adult directed. The dual-language (Spanish/English) program curriculum is realized through structuring the environment into interest areas the planning of program activities to meet each childs individual needs and the opportunity for active participation rather than passive observation. Children participate in developmentally appropriate activities that are designed to develop their social skills enhance their fine and gross motor skills encourage creative learning cognitive development and teach pre-literacy and skills.

Position Summary:

This is an on-call Program Assistant position intended to support both Child Development Center sites as needed. This role provides general support (administrative and in the classroom). CDC Director will coordinate with hire with notice on scheduling needs. The need for the on-call services will be communicated to the On-call Program Assistantvia a phone call or text by the morning those services are required. The On-call Program Assistant will communicate when they receive the notification if they are available to fill the need or not.

Specific Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a safe healthy nurturing and rich learning environment per Good Samaritan FRC- CDC Standards
• Support childrens growth in key developmental areas social-emotional language and literacy cognitive and physical
• Support Lead Teachers in facilitating group activities
• Collaborate effectively with Teacher Assistants to support classroom objectives
• Use age-appropriate positive guidance techniques and model behavior for children
• Ensure positive teacher/child interactions and peer relationships in the classroom
• Maintain Community Care Licensing (CCL) standards
• Collaborate with Lead teaching team to understand and implement developmentally appropriate expectations and design the weekly curriculum
• Follow all health and safety procedures including closely supervising children and conducting daily health checks
• Contribute to weekly developmental observations and DRDP assessments
• Follow all policies procedures and expectations set in the Staff Handbook
• Assist in maintaining the environment in a clean safe manner
• May have custodial duties such as cleaning

• Stay informed and updated to adhere to all the necessary food safety and food handling guidelines and regulations set out by the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
• Support Site Supervisor with administrative tasks (e.g. filing organizing copying etc.)
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of work experience
• Works effectively in team environments to achieve shared goals
• Excellent verbal skills as well as outstanding interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
• Must qualify for CTC teaching assistant permit
• Comprehensive understanding of child development principles strategies for dual language acquisition and implementation of project-based curriculum

Desired Qualifications

• Bilingual (English and Spanish)
• Familiarity with Reggio Emilia-inspired Curriculums
• Familiarity with CSEFEL Teaching Pyramid Framework

Requirements

• Must clear full background check (Department of Justice FBI Child Abuse Index).

• Must have TB clearance Health Screening and valid immunization records including influenza vaccination MMR and TDAP as required through Community Childcare Licensing.

Physical Requirements

• This position is set in a School-Based Environment. The physical and environmental demands described in the job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please apply by submitting your resume to or you may visit our website at.

Good Samaritan Family Resource Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Employment is contingent upon meeting the above minimum qualification and verification of previous employment and education.