ECE Social-Emotional Learning Coordinator

Reports To: CDC Program Director Classifications: Regular, Full-Time FLSA1: Exempt Hourly Rate: $80-90k (DOE) Hours Per Week: 40 hours Benefits Eligible: Yes (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k + Employer Match, Vacation & Floating Paid Holidays) Department: Child Development Center Work Location: Child Development Center Locations Date: October 2023 The Organization Good Samaritan Family Resource Center (GSFRC) is an innovative multi-service non-profit agency located in San Francisco’s 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 ½ 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 child’s 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.
Specific Responsibilities Provide direct one-to-one support to individual children in classrooms by teaching social-emotional skills, modeling strategies for teachers, and supporting children when they engage in behaviors that can be challenging to some adults.
Assist in planning individualized learning strategies to build relationships, modify the classroom environment, and teach social-emotional skills.
Create individualized visual supports to use, model, and share with teachers (e.
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, visuals relating to schedules, expectations, rules, emotions, problem-solving strategies, and self-regulation) Individualize goals, strategies, and visuals to support children with developmental delays or disabilities.
Model strategies from the Pyramid Model and other Social-Emotional Frameworks Record and analyze data relating to children's behavior and skill-building.
This position works collaboratively with teachers, administrators, and mental health providers to support children's learning and safety.
This position functions as Social-Emotional supportive coach and aids Teachers in implementing SEL strategies.
Coordinate all mental health programming.
May perform other duties as assigned by the CDC Program Director Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in special education, Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Psychology, or a closely related field Minimum of 3 years' experience teaching or providing support services to children 0-5 years old from low-income, diverse cultural backgrounds Knowledge and education regarding developmentally appropriate practices.
Experience providing individualized support to children with developmental delays or disabilities (e.
g.
, autism, speech, and language impairment) Ability to communicate using technology, develop reports, and track data.
Excellent oral/written communication and organizational skills Ability to work well with others.
Excellent verbal skills as well as outstanding interpersonal skills.
An understanding of child development.
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, current Covid Vaccine Card.
Physical Requirements Ability to lift 30lbs chest high.
Ability to stand and walk, reach, bend, stoop, move arms and hands.
Desired Qualifications Bilingual (Spanish and English)