Assistant Infant Care Center Director (Peixoto)

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.

What Youll Be Doing

• Develops articulates and implements lesson plans using the Creative Curriculum that reflect current
• School Readiness and Program Goals and individual child needs
• Ensures team utilizes classroom materials and routines to promote an environment conducive to age appropriate development interests and special needs of the children
• Ensures the maintenance of a safe and healthy classroom environment in accordance with Head Start
• Program Performance Standards (as applicable) Title 5 and Title 22 Regulations
• Implement best practices in terms of appropriate guidance and support to children Work
• collaboratively with the Family Advocate and Family Services Manager to facilitate intensive family engagement
• Support a continuous and interactive process between families and teachers that foster the parent partnership agreements as required by under the Head Start Program Performance Standards as applicable.
• Conduct required parent/teacher meetings as set forth by both the Early Head Start Program Performance Standards and Title 5
• Conduct the ASQ and the ASQ/SE with children assigned to cohort
• Ensure that every child has an Infant Needs and Services Plan that is updated with family on a quarterly basis
• Maintain and update written records and reports in accordance with the Head Start Program as applicable.
• Build and maintain supportive and effective professional relationships with staff parents and program volunteers
• Implement inclusive practices to accommodate children with learning differences and special needs and in collaboration with Early Intervention Specialists as applicable.
• Attend required classroom center and organization meetings
• Perform related duties as assigned
• Support the Center Director
• Act as Center Director and Point of Contact in the absence of the Center Director

• Associate Teacher Permit
• 3 units Infant/Toddler Development and Care
• 3 units administration or employee relations
• Knowledge of Early Head Start policies and procedures desired
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking reading and writing skills highly desirable

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!