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
The Associate Teacher assists the Teacher, Master Teacher, or Center Director and assumes responsibility for general supervision, development and education of children.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Assists in planning, preparing and implementing daily program.
- Assists in planning and preparing the learning environment, and preparing needed materials and supplies.
- Performs primary care giving responsibilities.
- 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, Master Teacher, or Center Director.
- Assumes general responsibility for health, safety, and well-being of all children in the agency.
- Prepares written reports as directed.
- Attends meetings as requested.
- Participates in activities that further own professional growth.
- Maintains confidentiality of children, families and employees.
- Works as a member of the agency team by promoting the mission and philosophy of the organization.
- Greets children, parents, staff, and guests as needed.
- Assists other centers when requested.
- All other duties as assigned by Master Teacher or Center Director.
Preferred qualifications
- Possess an unexpired Associate Teacher Permit from the Department of Education required
- 1 year prior experience in working with young children preferred.
- Must have 3 or 6 Infant/Toddler units to be an Infant/Toddler Associate Teacher
- Immunization records that comply with Senate Bill 792 (immunity for measles, pertussis, and influenza)
- Required CPR/First Aid Training Certification
- 16 hours of health and safety training which includes 1 hour of nutrition training
- Required to be a mandated abuse reporter