What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Center Director - EHS (Peixoto) position at Kidango?
A little about us... Kidango (kidango.org) 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.
What You'll Be Doing
- Develops, articulates and implements lesson plans using the Creative Curriculum that reflect current
- School Readiness and Program Goals and individual child needs
- Ensures team utilizes classroom materials and routines to promote an environment conducive to age appropriate development, interests, and special needs of the children
- Ensures the maintenance of a safe and healthy classroom environment in accordance with Head Start
- Program Performance Standards (as applicable), Title 5, and Title 22 Regulations
- Implement best practices in terms of appropriate guidance and support to children Work
- collaboratively with the Family Advocate and Family Services Manager to facilitate intensive family engagement
- Support a continuous and interactive process between families and teachers that foster the parent partnership agreements as required by under the Head Start Program Performance Standards, as applicable.
- Conduct required parent / teacher meetings as set forth by both the Early Head Start Program Performance Standards and Title 5
- Conduct the ASQ and the ASQ / SE with children assigned to cohort
- Ensure that every child has an Infant Needs and Services Plan that is updated with family on a quarterly basis
- Maintain and update written records and reports in accordance with the Head Start Program as applicable.
- Build and maintain supportive and effective professional relationships with staff, parents, and program volunteers
- Implement inclusive practices to accommodate children with learning differences and special needs and in collaboration with Early Intervention Specialists as applicable.
- Attend required classroom, center, and organization meetings
- Perform related duties as assigned
- Support the Center Director
- Act as Center Director and "Point of Contact" in the absence of the Center Director
Preferred qualifications
Compensation
87,097.44-$87,097.44 USD
Additional Requirements
Perks
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!
Salary : $87,097
