Associate Teacher - Infant/Toddler (Toyon)

Kidango • San Jose, CA

2d • $35 - $35

About The Position

A little about us… Kidango (kidango.org) is an early learning nonprofit committed to setting every child on a path to thrive in kindergarten and in life. We believe that all children can reach their full potential if they and their families have access to the right opportunities and resources. As the largest child care provider in the San Francisco Bay Area, we provide thousands of children, especially those from low-income families, with safe, healthy, nurturing environments and relationships. Through our policy work, we aim to take our expertise beyond the children and families that we serve, and drive change in early childhood education at the local, state and federal levels. Our goal is to make sure all children have the social, emotional, and academic skills they need to learn, grow and realize their potential. About The Role The Early Head Start Associate Teacher assists the Lead Teacher and/ or Center Director and assumes responsibility for general supervision, development and education of children, and partnering with families at our Toyon Center which provides a unique Dual Language Immersion EHS program with an emphasis on Environmental Education programming. EHS is a federally funded school readiness and family support program for low-income and special needs children that promotes parents/guardians as the primary educator of the child.

Requirements

• Required CPR/First Aid Training Certification
• 16 hours of health and safety training which includes 1 hour of nutrition training
• Required to be a mandated abuse reporter
• Must pass a health screening and TB test
• Must pass background fingerprint clearance
• Valid Driver License
• Must be 18 years or older
• The ability to lift up to 30lbs may be needed during some job duties
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions

Nice To Haves

• Minimum Associate Teacher Permit or higher credential
• 3 ECE units of Infant Toddler Development
• Bi-Literate in Spanish (required) and/or Mandarin, Vietnamese (preferred)
• Supervision of teaching assistants and volunteers, highly desirable
• Knowledge of Federal Head Start policies and procedures, highly desirable

Responsibilities

• In this Dual Language Immersion center you will be a language model as assigned by program design. Language models will be using either Spanish, Vietnamese, or Mandarin during their working hours at the center.
• Develops and implements lesson plans to execute current program goals.
• Utilizes classroom materials and routines to promote an environment conducive to age appropriate levels of development, interests, and special needs of the children.
• Develops and maintains a safe and healthy classroom environment in accordance with Head Start, title 5, and title 22 regulations.
• Implements rules and practices in support of positive child redirection.
• Provides a continuous and interactive process between families and program providers that foster the parent partnership agreements as required by the federal regulations under the Head Start Act.
• Conducts required parent/teacher meetings as set forth by both the Head Start Act and Title 5.
• Conducts the ASQ and the ASQ/SE with children assigned to cohorts.
• Works on the Individualized Education Plan for each child assigned to cohort and updates with family.
• Maintains and updates written records and reports in accordance with the head Start and title 5 act in a timely manner.
• Maintains an open and friendly relationship with staff, parents, and program volunteers.
• Commits to inclusive practice to accommodate children with learning differences and special needs.
• Integrates Head Start Federal Mandates into the classroom routines and curriculum plans.
• Ensures personalized special services are provided to children with special needs (i.e, feeding, assistance with toiling, including diapering, specialized equipment and so forth).
• Attends required classroom, center, and organization meetings.
• Assists other centers when requested.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• An opportunity to improve real lives, solve hard problems, and change the world
• Friendly, supportive, and adventurous environment with a team of engaged colleagues
• A comprehensive, industry-leading benefits package
• Opportunities to connect with and learn from colleagues and partners around the world

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees