Associate Teacher (Toyon)

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 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. 63/hourly Location: San Jose, CA Job Category: Early Learning Reports to: Center Director Supervises: N/A What You’ll Be Doing In 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.

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.

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. 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 Qualifications

Minimum Associate Teacher Permit or higher credential 1 year prior experience in working with young children is preferred Bi-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 Certification 16 hours of health and safety training which includes 1 hour of nutrition training Required to be a mandated abuse reporter

Compensation

$33.63 $33.63 USD Additional

Requirements

Must pass a health screening and TB test Must pass background fingerprint clearance 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