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SalaryA 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
Early Head Start is a comprehensive 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
What You'll Be Doing
- Develops, articulates and implements lesson plans using the Creative Curriculum to execute current program goals
- Ensures 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
- Head Start Program Performance Standards, 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 Program Performance Standards
- Conduct required parent/teacher meetings as set forth by both the Head Start Program Performance Standards 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 Program
- Performance Standards and Title 5 in a timely manner and ensure the team does the same.
- 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 and is able to articulate the practice
- 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
- Associate Teacher Permit or higher required
- AA/BA Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field required with at least 2 years of direct classroom work preferred
- 3 ECE units of Infant Toddler Development required
- Supervision of teaching assistants and volunteers highly desirable
- Knowledge of Federal Head Start policies and procedures high desired
- Bilingual (English/Spanish, English/Cantonese,) speaking, reading, and writing skills highly desirable
Compensation
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
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!
