Kidango · 3 weeks ago
Lead Teacher - State Preschool (Toyon)
San Jose
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$36.38/hr - $36.38/hr
1+ years expKidango is an early learning nonprofit committed to setting every child on a path to thrive in kindergarten and in life. The State Preschool Lead Teacher assists the Center Director with the supervision, development, and education of children while guiding the classroom staff and partnering with families in a dual language immersion program.
Health CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Serves as a language model using either Spanish, Vietnamese, or Mandarin as assigned by program design, in a dual language immersion center
Ensures the 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 Title 5, and Title 22 Regulations
Implements rules and practices in support of positive child redirection
Provides a continuous and interactive process between families and program providers that foster the parent partnership
Conducts parent/teacher meetings as set forth by Title 5
Conducts the ASQ and the ASQ/SE with children assigned to cohorts
Works on the Individualized Education Plan for each child assigned to cohort and updates with family
Maintains an open and friendly relationship with staff, parents, and program volunteers
Commits to inclusive practice to accommodate children with learning differences and special needs
Integrates curriculum plans and is able to articulate the practice
Ensures personalized special services are provided to children with special needs (i.e, feeding, assistance with toiling, including diapering, specialized equipment and so forth)
Comfortable with mirroring classroom activities in outdoor classroom/mud kitchen
Attends required classroom, center, and organization meetings
Assists other centers when requested
Performs all other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Minimum Associate Teacher Permit and AA degree (Master's Teacher Permit and BA degree desired)
3 ECE units of Infant toddler development
1 year prior experience in working with young children is preferred
Bi-literate in Spanish (required) and/or Mandarin, Vietnamese (preferred)
Supervision of teaching assistants and volunteers highly desirable
Required CPR/First Aid Training Certification
Required to be a mandated abuse reporter
16 hours of health and safety training which includes 1 hour of nutrition training
Benefits
A comprehensive, industry-leading benefits package
Company
Kidango
Kidango’s commitment is to ensure all children have access to the best opportunities for growth, focused on education and health.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Nereyra Houle
Chief Financial Officer
Andrea Garcia
Chief People Officer
Recent News
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