Employment Opportunities

1. Associate Teacher

2. Intake Assistant

3. Business Office Manager

Associate Teacher

Posting Date:  June 12, 2008 until filled
(POSITION AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY)

Job Title:                      Associate Teacher (Infant/Teacher Classroom)
Job Hours:                     40 Hours Per Week  (Non-Exempt)
Job Site Location:         675 Minna Street                                                
Supervised by:             Head Teacher     

Holy Family Day Home is a 501(c) (3) organization celebrating 100 years of providing high quality childcare and family support services in San Francisco.  Our mission is to provide affordable, high quality, early educational child care in a stable and nurturing environment, thereby offering the children of working families a sound foundation for lifelong development, continuing a tradition established by the Sisters of the Holy Family.

Scope of Work:   To assist the classroom teachers to implement a caring, educational program.

MINIMUM Qualifications :

• 12 ECE or Child Development (CD) Units, including core courses (child/human growth and development; child/family/community AND curriculum) OR Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.
• 50 days of 3+hours/day work experience within 2 years.
• Must be willing to continue educational growth to obtain minimum qualifications of a Child Development Teacher’s Permit and work towards a Bachelors Degree.

• Fingerprints clearance through Department of Justice for Child Abuse Index Check and Criminal Record Statement.
• Ability to speak, read, and write the English Language fluently.
• Knowledge and experience in working with children with special needs.
• Knowledge of low-income and homeless issues for children and families preferred.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to the cultural background of the children and families being served.
• Ability to relate to children and adults in a positive, respectful manner.
• Ability to lift and/or carry children.
• Ability to supervise/work with a staff of varying educational and experiential backgrounds with sensitive leadership, maturity, and stability.
• Bilingual in Spanish or Chinese Dialects preferred.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Professional ethics of confidentiality, discretion and good judgment.
• Work closely with other teaching/ staff in the development of a comprehensive children’s program in accordance with HFDH’s ECE philosophy, policy, and procedures.
• Provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs and interests of each child.
• Assist in planning and implementing agency-sponsored family celebrations and classroom parent meetings.

Leadership and Supervision:

• Maintain written records and observations of all children in the classroom, noting their development and behavior in all aspects of the program.
• Assist in the orientation process of new teachers.
• Assist in creating a warm, nurturing, respectful atmosphere for the children to be encouraged to learn and grow.
• With the input of classroom staff, create an individualized professional development plan for each child.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of team and agency meetings, staff in-service trainings, ECE and supervisory courses and workshops for professional growth.

Communication:

• Work cooperatively with parents, staff and third party consultants to meet the individual needs of children and their families
• Maintain positive communication regarding Holy Family Day Home to parents, other staff members, and the surrounding community.
• Meet regularly with administration, parents, teachers, and others regarding the developmental progress of children and interpretation of HFDH policies

Program Administration:

• Enforce all Licensing Regulations set forth in the Manual of Policies and Procedures, under Child Care Center, including, but not limited to, insuring that appropriate staff-child ratios are maintained at all times.
• Maintain appropriate documentation on all children in the class, and on the material needs of the classroom for supplies and maintenance.
• Report all injuries and other health concerns to the administration, and administer pediatric first-aid when necessary, and as mandated by state law, report any suspected child abuse.
• Assist Site Supervisor and administration in all matters pertaining to the effective and efficient running of the childcare facility.

Please send Resume and Cover letter to
Vivian Alipio, Site Supervisor via
Email: valipio@holyfamilydayhome.org OR

FAX:  415-487-3317

(Resumes sent without a proper cover letter and/or not meeting
MINIMUM qualifications will not be considered.)

Holy Family Day Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Intake Assistant

Posting Date:  March 1, 2008 until filled

Holy Family Day Home is a 501(c) (3) organization celebrating 100 years of providing high quality childcare and family support services in San Francisco.  Our mission is to provide affordable, high quality, early educational child care in a stable and nurturing environment, thereby offering the children of working families a sound foundation for lifelong development, continuing a tradition established by the Sisters of the Holy Family.

Scope of Work:
The Intake Assistant (I.A.) reports to the Social Services Manager and works directly with the Intake Coordinator.  The I.A. maintains maximum enrollment in the program, which consists of 150 childcare slots for children ages 2 through 6 years old.   When needed, the I.A. will do light case management with families who are in need of extra support.  Professional ethics of confidentiality, discretion and good judgment are vital for this position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.A. preferred. High school diploma required.
• A commitment to the mission of Holy Family Day Home.
• Ability to work with people from diverse racial, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication and writing skills.
• Spanish speaking, both written and verbal fluency required.
• Knowledge of appropriate referrals for families seeking outside resources.
• Strong background in Windows and MS Office, especially Excel.
• Must possess general office skills; efficient filing, use of various office machines, type 50wpm.
• Fingerprints clearance through Department of Justice for Child Abuse Index Check   and Criminal Record Statement

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Maintain maximum enrollment in the program.  Anticipate vacancies in enrollment and expedite the enrollment process for upcoming applicants on the waiting list.
• Provide information and referral support to parents as requested.
• Maintain all family files in compliance with the specific funding requirements of the particular contract as well as insure the confidentiality of all information contained in the family files.
• Maintain the agency waiting list for in accordance with agency set standards.
• Prepare monthly attendance report.
• Complete necessary correspondence/reports.
• Maintain computer file for re-certification and regular assessments of children, funding list, and attendance.
• Oversee the collection of monthly childcare fees and preparation of alternative payment plan timesheets.
• Assist the Social Services Team Leader and Site Supervisor in the organizing and coordination of bi-monthly parent meetings/workshops.
• Assist teachers when needed and give breaks when needed.
• Attend all assigned organization and community meetings and training.
• Complete all other duties as assigned.

Communication:

• Work cooperatively with parents, staff and third party consultants to meet the individual needs of children and their families
• Maintain positive communication regarding Holy Family Day Home to parents, other staff members, and the surrounding community.

Program Administration:

• Report all injuries and other health concerns to the administration, and administer pediatric first-aid when necessary, and as mandated by state law, report any suspected child abuse.
• Assist Site Supervisor and administration in all matters pertaining to the effective and efficient running of the childcare facility.

Please send as soon as possible Cover letter and Resume to:

Email: mmatsuda@holyfamilydayhome.org
Or FAX:  415-861-8926

Holy Family Day Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Business Office Manager

Posting Date:  April 22, 2008 until filled
Job Hours:      Fulltime:  40 hours/week (Exempt)
Supervised by: Administration Director
Job Site Location: 299 Dolores Street
Salary:                 DOE
Available:             Immediately

Holy Family Day Home is a 501(c) (3) organization celebrating over 100 years of providing child care and family support services in San Francisco. Located in the Mission District, Holy Family Day Home is the oldest child development center in the City. We provide affordable, high quality early education in a stable and nurturing environment. Our families are from very diverse socio-economic backgrounds reflecting the diversity of the City.  Our work is focused on the families of the working poor (more than half of our children come from families with incomes less than 75% of the state median income.)  

Scope of Work:  The Business Office Manager implements tasks that ensure the smooth and effective functioning of HFDH’s administration offices which include accounting, development and executive offices.  In partnership with the Facilities Manager, the Business Office Manager maintains the organization’s computer network and telephone systems, including the website. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and two years experience OR an AA degree from an accredited College or Business School and 4 years experience.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Expert in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook programs.  Some experience managing  small-environment computer network and voicemail systems.
• Knowledge of Dreamweaver as the tool to make simple adjustments to the organization’s website.
• Experience creating and/or managing vendor relationships.
• Knowledge of basic accounting practices and procedures.

• The ability to manage time/work efficiently and effectively, with close attention to detail.
• Must pass livescan fingerprinting process.

Roles and Responsibilities

For Admin Department

1. Provide administrative support to the Executive Director and work with the E.D. on special projects as assigned, i.e. coordinating Board of Directors activities and other special events.  Gather documents and data as requested by the E.D. 
2. Manage the office filing system.
3. Maintain the safe operation of all Admin. business office equipment and train any new staff on its proper use—copy machine, fax and telephones.
4. Prepare letter head, labels, and envelopes for Administration, Dolores, and Minna Sites.
5. Prepare, place, and monitor orders for Admin. office supplies, postage, stationary, and business cards.  Ensure adequate stock and storage facilities.
6. Arrange the pick-up, delivery, and sorting of mail for the Business Office.

Act as the business office receptionist including greeting guests at main door.  Handle calls in the absence of other Business office employees and interact with staff, parents, children, Board members, officials from other agencies, vendors and contractors in a professional manner.

For Accounting Department

Prepare the checks and receipts for bank deposits
Provide clerical and administrative support for the Accounting Dept. which includes but is not       limited to, coding invoices, mailing checks, and filing.

For The Development Department

As a member of the Development team;

1) Provide administrative support for the Development Department which could include the   management of correspondence between Board of Directors regarding the Capital Campaign, direct mailings, events, and meeting.
2) Management of the Salesforce database, including updating records, recording donations, and the maintenance to ensure it’s accuracy and integrity.
3) Manage the credit card donations.
4) Manage Donate.net and credit card statement for verification.
5) Prepare bank deposits
6) Prepare Thank you notes for donations
7) Prepare reports; follow up on communications and assignments.
8) Assist the Development Director as needed to carry out essential Development Department functions

Please send Cover Letter and Resume to:
Laura Topoian, Administration Director
Email: ltopoian@holyfamilydayhome.org
Or FAX:  415-703-0125

Holy Family Day Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer.