Lead Teacher - Infant/Toddler (Toyon)

Kidango • San Jose, CA

23d • $40 - $40

About The Position

The EHS Lead Teacher assists the CD and assumes responsibility for general supervision, development and education of children while guiding the classroom staff 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
• Required to be a mandated abuse reporter
• 16 hours of health and safety training which includes 1 hour of nutrition training
• 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
• 1 year prior experience in working with young children is preferred
• 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 is highly desired

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.
• Ensures the 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 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 Program Performance Standards.
• Conducts parent/teacher meetings as set forth by Head Start Program Performance Standards 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 Program Performance Standards and Title 5 in a timely manner and ensures the team does the same.
• 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 and is able to articulate the practice.
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree