Associate Teacher - Early Head Start (Helen Turner)

Kidango, a private, not-for-profit child development agency is a Northern California Bay Area leader in early education. Providing quality care and education in 9 Bay Area cities to over 2,500 children daily and has an immediate opening for an energetic and loving teacher to join our team.

Head Start and Early Head Start are comprehensive federally funded school readiness and family support programs for low-income and special needs children that promoters parents/guardians as the primary educator of the child.

We are currently searching for an Associate Teacher - Early Head Start to fill our Helen Turner Center in Hayward! Your team will comprise of the Center Director, Head Start Lead Teachers and other Head Start Associate Teachers.

Associate Teacher - Head Start Qualifications:

• Child Development Associate Teacher Permit required
• Completion of 3 units in Infant/Toddler Development
• Supervision of teaching assistants and volunteers highly desirable
• Knowledge of Federal Head Start policies and procedures high desired

Associate Teacher - Head Start Essential Functions:

• Develop and implement lesson plans using the Creative Curriculum to execute current program goals.
• Utilize classroom materials and routines to promote an environment conductive 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 toiling, including diapering, specialized equipment and so forth
• Attend required classroom, center, and organization meetings
• Perform related duties as assigned

Associate Teacher - Head Start Core Competencies:

• Skilled at social emotional relationships with staff, families, children and the community.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Works as a member of the agency team by promoting the mission and philosophy of the agency.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people.
• Provides excellent customer service to all staff, clients, and contacts of agency.
• Advocates on behalf of all children, families, and staff of agency.
• Fundraisers and seeks opportunities to optimize and increase agency resources.
• Maintains confidentiality of children, families and staff.
• Participates in activities that further professional growth of self and staff.
• Strong oral, written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Strong computer skills.
• All other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and/or the Deputy Director/Executive Director.

Company-Wide Job Requirements:

• Must provide proof of vaccination for Covid-19
• Must pass a health screening and TB test
• Must provide proof of Tdap and MMR vaccinations (or receive vaccinations during health screening
• Must pass background fingerprint clearance
• Valid Driver License
• Must be 18 years or older

Employee Perks:

• 100% Employee Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Life Insurance - $50,000
• 401(k) - 4% match
• Flexible Spending Account - Health Care, Dependent Care, Transit/Parking
• 9 paid sick days
• 12 paid holidays
• 15 paid vacation days
• 8 weeks paid parental leave
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Mental Health Benefits
• PEAK (Program for Educational Advancement at Kidango) - Tuition reimbursement program
• Kidango Enrollment discount - 60% off enrolling your child at any Kidango center
• 24 Hour Fitness discount - 30% off all monthly membership dues

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.21 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Have you completed 3 units of an Infant/Toddler Development course?

Experience:

• Early childhood education: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Teacher Permit (Required)

Work Location: One location