Associate Teacher (Toyon) at Kidango

A little about us Kidango () 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 RoleThe Associate Teacher assists the teachers and/or Center Director and assumes responsibility for general supervision development and education of children at our Toyon Center which provides a unique Dual Language Immersion EHS program with an emphasis on Environmental Education programming. EHS is a 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.Position Overview:Employment Type: Full-time/Non-ExemptSalary: $33.63/hourlyLocation: San Jose CAJob Category: Early LearningReports to: Center DirectorSupervises: N/AWhat Youll Be DoingIn this Dual Language Immersion center you will be a language model as assigned by program design. Language models will be using either Spanish Vietnamese or Mandarin during their working hours at the center.Develops and assists in planning preparing and implementing lesson plans to execute current program goals in both indoor and outdoor environment curriculum.Assists in planning and preparing the learning environment and preparing needed materials and supplies.Performs primary caregiving responsibilities.Assists in the completion of the Desired Results process.Assists in maintaining the environment in a clean safe manner.Assumes responsibility for regular parent communication including parent conferences and chatters.Supervises Teacher Aides Substitute Teachers and Volunteers as requested.Assumes responsibilities in absence of Teacher or Center Director.Assumes general responsibility for health safety and well-being of all children in the agency.Prepares written reports as directed.Greets children parents staff and guests as needed.Works as a member of the agency team by promoting the mission and philosophy of the organization.Ensures personalized special services are provided to children with special needs (i.e feeding assistance with toiling including diapering specialized equipment and so forth).Attends required classroom center and organization meetings.Assists other centers when requested.Performs all other duties as assigned.Preferred QualificationsMinimum Associate Teacher Permit or higher credential1 year prior experience in working with young children is preferredBi-Literate in Spanish (required) and/or Mandarin Vietnamese (preferred)Immunization records that comply with SenateBill 792 (immunity for measles pertussis and influenza)Required CPR/First Aid Training Certification16 hours of health and safety training which includes 1 hour of nutrition trainingRequired to be a mandated abuse reporterCompensation$33.63$33.63 USDAdditional RequirementsMust pass a health screening and TB testMust pass background fingerprint clearanceValid Driver LicenseMust be 18 years or olderThe ability to lift up to 30lbs may be needed during some job dutiesReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functionsPerksAn opportunity to improve real lives solve hard problems and change the worldFriendly supportive and adventurous environment with a team of engaged colleaguesA comprehensive industry-leading benefits packageOpportunities to connect with and learn from colleagues and partners around the worldDrug-Free WorkplaceWe 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.EEOA diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other is an integral part of Kidangos 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!Required Experience:IC Key Skills Client Server,Account Development,Business Travel,Corporate Risk Management,Dsp,Litigation Paralegal Experience: years Vacancy: 1