Teacher Aide (Toyon)

Kidango•San Jose, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Kidango 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. The Teacher Aide assists the Center Director, Lead Teacher, Associate Teacher, or Assistant Teacher and assumes responsibility for children's general supervision, development, and education 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

Minimum Associate Teacher Permit or higher credential
Bi-Literate in Spanish (required) and/or Mandarin, Vietnamese (Preferred)
Prior experience in working with young children is preferred.
Immunization records that comply with Senate Bill 792 (immunity for measles, pertussis, and influenza)
Required to be a mandated abuse reporter
6 ECE units required (with 3 or more units in infant/toddler desired)
Must pass a health screening and TB test
Must pass background fingerprint clearance
Must be 18 years or older
The ability to lift up to 30lbs may be needed during some job duties

Nice To Haves

Bi-Literate in Spanish (required) and/or Mandarin, Vietnamese (Preferred)
3 or more units in infant/toddler desired

Responsibilities

Assists in planning, preparing, and implementing the daily program to execute current program goals in both indoor and outdoor environment curriculum.
Assists in the completion of the Desired Results process.
Assists in maintaining the environment in a clean, safe manner.
Assists in planning and preparing the learning environment, and preparing needed materials and supplies.
Ensures personalized special services are provided to children with special needs (i.e, feeding, assistance with toiling, including diapering, specialized equipment and so forth).
Assumes responsibilities for regular parent communication as directed by a supervisor.
Assumes general responsibility for the health, safety, and well-being of all children in the agency.
Assists Associate Teachers, Lead Teachers, or Center Director.
Supports Volunteers as requested.
Attends required classroom, center, and organization meetings.
Participates in activities that further own professional growth.
Greets children, parents, staff, and guests as needed.
Assists other centers when requested.
Performs all other duties as assigned.