What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Teacher - Early Head Start (Eden Palms) 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.
About The Role
Head Start and Early Head Start are comprehensive federally funded school readiness and family support programs for low-income and special needs children that promote parents/guardians as the primary educator of the child.
What You'll Be Doing
- Develop and implement lesson plans using the Creative Curriculum to execute current program goals
- Utilize classroom materials and routines to promote an environment conducive to age appropriate levels of development, interests, and special needs of the children
- Develop and maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment in accordance with Head Start, Title 5, and Title 22 regulations
- Implement rules and practices in support of positive child re-direction
- Provide 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
- Conduct required parent/teacher meetings as set forth by both the Head Start Act and Title 5
- Conduct the ASQ and the ASQ/SE with children assigned to cohort
- Work on the Individualized Education Plan for each child assigned to cohort and update with family up to three times per school year
- Maintain and update written records and reports in accordance with the head Start and title 5 act in a timely manner
- Maintain an open and friendly relationship with staff, parents, and program volunteers
- Commitment to inclusive practice to accommodate children with learning differences and special needs
- Integrate Head Start Federal Mandates into the classroom routines and curriculum plans
- Ensure personalized special services are provided to children with special needs (i.e, feeding, assistance with toileting, including diapering, specialized equipment and so forth)
- Attend required classroom, center, and organization meetings
- Perform related duties as assigned
Preferred qualifications
- Child Development Associate Teacher permit required
- AA in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field with at least three years of direct classroom work required
- 3 Infant/Toddler units required
- Supervision of teaching assistants and volunteers highly desired
- Knowledge of Federal Head Start policies and procedures highly desired
- Bilingual (English/Spanish, English/Cantonese,) speaking, reading, and writing skills highly desired
Additional Requirements
- 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
Perks
- 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.
EEO
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!