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Posted: 10-Jun-25
Location: San Francisco, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $33.65 – $48.30 hourly.
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Internal Number: 1
This is an English language position; Chinese language proficiency is a plus, but not required
Non Exempt, full-time position
WELCOME!
Join the vibrant community at the Chinese American International School as the Health Coordinator, running the Health Center for 570+ students from age 2 in Preschool through Eighth Grade.
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate finds resonance with CAIS’s mission to Embrace Chinese, Become Our Best Selves, and Contribute to a Better World. CAIS offers a dynamic dual culture setting in which faculty and staff are immersed in a culture of language learners. We are looking for a candidate who will embrace CAIS’s work to create an equitable, inclusive environment where all faculty, students, and families are supported in their individual identities. We welcome all applicants who aim to actively support and participate in our diverse and inclusive community.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES Position responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Provide minor and major first aid to students and employees.
- Administer various medications such as inhalers and oral medication according to physician directives and parental authorization.
- Maintain and update student health records in compliance with FERPA, HIPAA, and state regulations.
- Maintain the upkeep of the school's Health Center, including inventory and ordering of supplies
- Maintain documentation for student illness and/or injuries; submit medical incident reports for accidents.
- Ensure student immunization records are up to date and comply with CA school health laws.
- Oversee communicable disease prevention measures, including flu clinics.
- Assist in developing and updating emergency response plans (e.g., medical emergencies).
- Train staff in CPR, first aid, EpiPen use, and emergency medical protocols.
- Serve as a liaison with public health agencies (e.g., SFDPH) regarding school health regulations.
- Communicate with parents/guardians regarding student medical health concerns in a professional and confidential manner.
- Maintain and monitor the school’s emergency information database for students, including health records and immunization records, ensuring compliance and proper record-keeping.
- Maintain classroom and field trip first aid kits/backpacks.
- Provide emergency care and coordinate 911 response when necessary.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- CPR/AED First Aid certification
- Strategic thinking skills and the ability to turn ideas into action
- Ability to work closely and collaboratively with the school leadership team
- Ability to make decisions and deliver information to parents with clarity and compassion
- Collaborative team player
- Ability to solve problems and work independently and in a group setting
- Strong communication skills - interpersonal communication, written and verbal skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Mandarin proficiency is an asset, but not required
- Strong computer skills; proficient in Google Suite and Microsoft Office
- Commitment to the school’s mission, core values, vision, and annual strategic objectives
- Commitment to the school’s approach to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Registered Nurse license (RN) issued by the State of California
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) issued by the State of California
- California EMT License
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) issued by the State of California
- Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree
- Experience in pediatric or school health care
ABOUT CAIS
As the nation’s first dual language Chinese and English Preschool through 8th grade school, CAIS embodies our mission by working continuously to maintain our role as a leader in immersion education. We are known as an ambitious school, and we have made substantial progress on our multi-year vision to reimagine immersion, reimagine our culture of learning, reimagine our community connectedness, and reimagine our learning spaces. Our entire community began the school year at our newly renovated campus on 19th Avenue.
COMPENSATION
CAIS has an established salary scale that recognizes experience and other qualifications, including (but not limited to) education and training, leadership, and bilingualism. The pay range for this position is: $33.65 – $48.30 hourly.
TO APPLY
CAIS’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is central to our mission. People of color and LGBTQIA candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Email cover letter, resume, and list of references to jobs@cais.org. In the subject line, please indicate “School Health Coordinator.” In your cover letter, please reference how you learned of this opening. Please, no calls.