Lead Teacher InfantToddler (Ravenswood)

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 Role

The Lead Infant Toddler Teacher is responsible for planning implementing and leading the daily care supervision and early learning experiences of infants and toddlers in a state-funded early childhood program. The role leads curriculum implementation daily routines child observations and family engagement practice and works closely with the Center Director to provide a safe nurturing healthy and developmentally appropriate environment that supports each childs growth and learning.

Our Ravenswood Center supports a specialized language and literacy program and features the use of innovative portable technology to capture adult and child verbal addition the center will feature outdoor classrooms that incorporate environmental education and play-based learning. The Lead Infant Toddler Teacher helps create a welcoming and responsive classroom environment.

What Youll Be Doing

• Lead the daily care supervision and learning experiences of infants and toddlers in a safe nurturing clean and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Comply with California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Community Care Licensing Division regulations (Title 22) California Department of Education (CDE) Early Education Division requirements including Title 5 and all applicable agency policies and procedures.
• Plan and implement a high-quality infant toddler program that supports early language literacy social- emotional development and learning through play.
• Develop and carry out age-appropriate lesson plans learning experiences and daily routines including feeding diapering toileting napping indoor and outdoor play and small group activities.
• Build warm responsive relationships with children and support their individual developmental needs including children with IFSP goals and other specialized supports.
• Observe children regularly and document their development through notes photos and other assigned assessment tools in alignment with program expectations.
• Lead curriculum implementation and create classroom environments that encourage exploration language development positive interactions and active learning.
• Maintain active supervision of children at all times and ensure all health safety and licensing requirements are consistently followed.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date classroom records including attendance meal counts child observations developmental assessments and other required documentation.
• Partner with families in a respectful and professional way sharing information about childrens progress routines and needs while recognizing families as the childs first teacher.
• Provide guidance modeling and daily support to Associate Teachers Teacher Aides and other classroom support staff to promote strong teaching practices and teamwork.
• Participate in staff meetings training coaching and professional development opportunities to strengthen teaching practice and program quality.
• Support classroom cleanliness organization and readiness including materials preparation sanitizing and maintaining an engaging learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with center leadership and support staff to ensure strong classroom operations continuity of care and high-quality services for children and families.
• Follows all Kidango safety policies active supervision practices health and safety procedures and licensing requirements at all times to help ensure a safe and compliant environment for children families and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of children families and staff while promoting the mission and philosophy of the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred qualifications

• Associate degree required in Early Childhood Education Child Development or a related field.
• Must meet Title 5 and Title 22 requirements for a Lead Teacher in an infant/toddler classroom including required Early Childhood Education units and Infant/Toddler units.
• 2 to 3 years working with infants and toddlers in a licensed early childhood program preferred.
• Experience leading classroom activities supporting other teaching staff and helping maintain a high-quality learning environment preferred.
• Meet Title 5 and Title 22 requirements to qualify as a fully qualified site director plus 3 units of administration and 3 units of infant care if directing an infant program.
• Teacher Permit from the Department of Education required.
• Immunization records that comply with Senate Bill 792 (immunity for measles pertussis and influenza.)
• Required to be a mandated abuse reporter.
• Ability to provide leadership and accept responsibility.
• Required CPR/First Aid Training Certification.
• Completion CCL Record Keeping Component; 16 hours of health and safety training which includes 1 hour of nutrition training.
• Ability to provide leadership accept responsibility work independently and set own goals in a professional manner.
• Ability to work on a variety of tasks simultaneously and able to work Kidangos core work hours and work schedule as assigned and a flexible schedule including some evenings.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

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 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!