Lead Teacher - Head Start (Hubbard)

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

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

What You’ll Be Doing

Develop and implement lesson plans using the Creative Curriculum to execute current program goals

Utilize classroom materials and routines to promote an environment conducive 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

Pro- concepts of the child

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 scheduled home visits to children in primary cohort

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 toileting, including diapering, specialized equipment and so forth

Attend required classroom, center, and organization meetings

Perform related duties as assigned

Using Creative Curriculum, support Head Start Classroom teachers within center with implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum for children between the ages of 3-5

Ensure that all mandated screenings and assessment in accordance with the head Start Act are completed for each child in the classroom taking into account the 30, 45, and 90 day mandates

Support head Start Classroom Teachers with Family Partnership Agreements and Individualized Learning Plans

Reinforce the role of the parent as the primary caregiver and educator of their child

Make appropriate referrals to the mental health and Inclusion Tea for children needing observation and assessment for special needs and or behavioral support

Support Head Start classroom teachers implement and utilize a system of observing children, recording observations and developing individualized learning plans based on Head Start and State standard guidelines

Build and maintain connections with public schools that allow for optimal transition from Head Start/State Preschool to kindergarten

Establish positive and productive relationships with parents/guardians including communicating with parents and other staff in a respectful and effective manner

Support parents as they gain knowledge of basic child development concepts and work with parents to develop home interactions that support program goals and school readiness concepts

Ensure that information is shared with parents/guardians on regular basis regarding the growth and development of their child including scheduled home visits and parent/teacher conferences

Participate with other staff as it pertains to case management conferences for children and family on a regular basis

Participate in family meetings and center based parent meeting on a need-to-need basis

Knowledge of early childhood education, child development, anti-bias education, and family support services

Knowledge of local educational and community based resources for families with children between the ages of 0-8

Support center staff and support with supervision of Head Start teachers working in collaboration with the Center Director

Ensure that necessary paperwork is completed in a timely manner

Organize and maintain system for child file audits and follow up procedures for form and data collection purposes

Read, understand, implement program policies and procedures in relation to Head Start and Title 5 regulations

Plan and conduct transition activities with parents, school personnel, and children in accordance with the Early Head Start and Head Start Transition Plans

Preferred qualifications

Possess an Associate Teacher Permit or higher required

BA in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field required with at least 2 years (3 years preferred) of direct classroom work

Spanish speaking required

Supervision of teaching assistants and volunteers highly desirable

Knowledge of Federal Head Start policies and procedures high desired

Required to be a mandated abuse reporter

Compensation

$35.83—$35.83 USD

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

Drug-Free Workplace

We 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.

EEO

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!