Lead Teacher - State Preschool (Toyon)

Kidango • San Jose, CA

7d • $36 - $36

About The Position

The State Preschool Lead Teacher assists the Center Director with providing 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 program with an emphasis on environmental education programming.

Requirements

• Minimum Associate Teacher Permit and AA degree (Master’s Teacher Permit and BA degree desired)
• 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
• 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

Responsibilities

• Serves as a language model using either Spanish, Vietnamese, or Mandarin as assigned by program design, in a dual language immersion 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 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.
• Conducts parent/teacher meetings as set forth by 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 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 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).
• Comfortable with mirroring classroom activities in outdoor classroom/mud kitchen.
• 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
• 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