TK After School Associate Teacher

TK After School Associate Teacher – YMCA of Greater San Francisco

Position Summary:

The TK After School Associate Teacher provides a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children aged 3½–5. The associate teacher supports Lead Teachers, maintains positive relationships with families, and follows YMCA policies and licensing guidelines.

Available School Sites:

• Miraloma Elementary School – 175 Omar Way, San Francisco, CA 94127
• Dolores Huerta Elementary School – 65 Chenery St., San Francisco, CA 94131

• Curriculum & Instruction:
  • Plan and lead age‑appropriate lessons and activities.
  • Teach in a TK after‑school classroom for ages 3.5–5.
  • Support a Chinese or Spanish immersion curriculum.
  • Complete child observations and required documentation to inform curriculum planning.
• Classroom Management & Environment:
  • Assist with classroom setup, cleanup, and overall daily management.
  • Maintain active supervision and create a positive, structured learning environment using developmentally appropriate guidance.
  • Keep indoor and outdoor learning spaces clean, safe, and organized.
• Collaboration & Communication:
  • Collaborate with teachers, aides, and volunteers; fully participate in daily activities.
  • Communicate regularly with staff and families about child behavior, incidents, and program updates.
  • Report to the Lead Teacher and communicate with site leadership as needed.
• Family Engagement:
  • Support family orientations and maintain positive relationships with families.
• Professional Expectations:
  • Attend required trainings and meetings; complete all onboarding, compliance, and safety trainings.
  • Follow YMCA policies, safety procedures, and mandated reporting requirements.
  • Apply professional development learnings in the classroom.
  • Model the YMCA core values of caring, respect, honesty, and responsibility.
  • Demonstrate growth in leadership, teamwork, and advancing the YMCA mission.
• Work Environment & Physical Demands:
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
  • All YMCA employees are considered to hold a supervisory and/or disciplinary role over minors. Fingerprinting is required upon hire and will be processed through the Association Office Human Resources department prior to the first day of work.
  • Staff assigned to SFUSD campuses may be required to complete additional COVID‑19 safety training as mandated by the district.
• Disclaimers:
  • Must successfully complete a background screening, including criminal and employment verification. Some positions may also require a credit check.
  • All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. The YMCA of Greater San Francisco promotes an equal employment opportunity workplace, which includes reasonable accommodation for otherwise qualified disabled applicants and employees. Please contact your manager if you have any questions about this policy or these job duties.
  • This job description may not be all‑inclusive, and employees are expected to perform other duties as assigned by management. Job descriptions and duties may be modified by management as needed.
  • 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 qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.

Salary

Description:

The TK After School Associate Teacher position offers a competitive hourly rate of $26.00–$28.00 per hour, based on qualifications and experience. The hourly rate meets benchmark standards and is in accordance with grant requirements.

The YMCA of Greater San Francisco is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Racial, ethnic, gender, national origin and disability status are not factors in hiring decisions. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.