Lead Teacher - Early Head Start (Chynoweth)

Kidango • San Jose, CA

1d • $40 - $40

About The Position

Early Head Start is a comprehensive 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

• Associate Teacher Permit or higher required
• AA/BA Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field required with at least 2 years of direct classroom work preferred
• 3 ECE units of Infant Toddler Development required
• 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

• Supervision of teaching assistants and volunteers highly desirable
• Knowledge of Federal Head Start policies and procedures high desired
• Bilingual (English/Spanish, English/Cantonese,) speaking, reading, and writing skills highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Develops, articulates and implements lesson plans using the Creative Curriculum to execute current program goals
• Ensures team utilizes classroom materials and routines to promote an environment conducive to age appropriate levels of development, interests, and special needs of the children
• Ensures the team develops and maintains a safe and healthy classroom environment in accordance with Head Start Program Performance Standards, Title 5, and Title 22 Regulations
• Implement rules and practices in support of positive child re-direction
• Provide 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 Program Performance Standards
• Conduct required parent/teacher meetings as set forth by both the Head Start Program Performance Standards and Title 5
• Conduct the ASQ and the ASQ/SE with children assigned to cohort
• Work on the Individualized Education Plan for each child assigned to cohort and update with family up to three times per school year
• Maintain and update written records and reports in accordance with the Head Start Program Performance Standards and Title 5 in a timely manner and ensure the team does the same.
• Maintain an open and friendly relationship with staff, parents, and program volunteers
• Commitment to inclusive practice to accommodate children with learning differences and special needs
• Integrate Head Start Federal Mandates into the classroom routines and curriculum plans and is able to articulate the practice
• Ensure personalized special services are provided to children with special needs (i.e, feeding, assistance with toileting, including diapering, specialized equipment and so forth)
• Attend required classroom, center, and organization meetings
• Perform related 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
• Drug-Free Workplace
• We believe every employee has the right to work in an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. Consistent with applicable laws, Kidango makes all decisions involving any aspect of the employment relationship without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship, the presence of any physical or mental disability of someone otherwise qualified, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law, other than those positions which are deemed ministerial in nature. Discrimination and/or harassment based on any of those factors are inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated. This policy of non-discrimination applies to all aspects of application procedures, hiring, advancement, transfers, reductions in force, discharge, compensation, training, or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.
• A diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other is an integral part of Kidango’s culture. We actively welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and a great place to work. Join us and help us achieve our mission!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees