Kidango

Kidango

Associate Teacher - Infant/Toddler (Toyon)

San Jose · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 75 days ago
NLP

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.
  • Position Overview:

Responsibilities

  • In this Dual Language Immersion center you will be a language model as assigned by program design.
  • Develops and implements lesson plans to execute current program goals.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Opportunities to connect with and learn from colleagues and partners around the world

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Attends required classroom, center, and organization meetings.

Nice to have

  • 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
  • Required CPR/First Aid Training Certification
  • Required to be a mandated abuse reporter
  • Additional Requirements

Skills

  • Our goal is to make sure all children have the social, emotional, and academic skills they need to learn, grow and realize their potential.

Compensation

  • 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
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions
  • An opportunity to improve real lives, solve hard problems, and change the world
  • Friendly, supportive, and adventurous environment with a team of engaged colleagues

Benefits

  • A comprehensive, industry-leading benefits package
  • Works on the Individualized Education Plan for each child assigned to cohort and updates with family.
  • Commits to inclusive practice to accommodate children with learning differences and special needs.
  • Must pass a health screening and TB test

Equal opportunity

  • 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!
  • If you need assistance or accommodation to complete your application, please contact our recruitment team at recruitment@kidango.org. We're happy to support you through the process.
  • 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.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • 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, veter
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