Paraeducator - Childcare

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.

The Teacher Aide (Infant/Toddler) supports the teaching team in providing a safe, nurturing environment for infants and toddlers (birth to 36 months). Under the direction of the Center Director, the Teacher Aide assists with daily caregiving routines, implements developmentally appropriate learning experiences, and builds secure relationships that support each child's social-emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development. This role emphasizes responsive caregiving, active supervision, and individualized attention to ensure every child's health, safety, and well-being.

Assists in planning, preparing and implementing daily programs.

Assists in planning and preparing the learning environment, and preparing needed materials and supplies.

Assumes general responsibility for health, safety, and well-being of all children in the agency.

Maintains confidentiality of children, families and employees.

Greets children, parents, staff, and guests as needed.

Assists in planning, preparing, and implementing developmentally appropriate learning experiences and caregiving routines that support the growth and development of infants and toddlers.

Assists in creating and maintaining a safe, nurturing, responsive, and engaging learning environment, including preparing materials and age-appropriate experiences.

Provides active supervision and engages children during caregiving routines, indoor and outdoor experiences, meals, rest periods, and transitions.

Builds positive, responsive relationships with children to support secure attachments, emotional well-being, and a sense of belonging.

Supports children with diverse developmental, learning, cultural, and language needs, including children with disabilities and special needs.

Observes and documents children’s behavior, interests, developmental progress, and emerging skills as directed.

Helps maintain a clean, organized, healthy, and safe classroom environment that meets licensing and agency requirements.

Assumes responsibilities for family communication as directed by a supervisor and helps foster positive partnerships with families.

Assumes general responsibility for the health, safety, supervision, and well-being of all children in the agency.

Supports implementation of inclusive practices and individualized plans for children as needed.

Greets children, families, staff, and visitors in a welcoming and professional manner.

Follows all licensing regulations, health and safety requirements, active supervision practices, and agency policies and procedures.

Prior experience in working with young children is preferred.

• Immunization records that comply with Senate Bill 792 (immunity for measles, pertussis, and influenza)
• 6 ECE units required

Must pass background fingerprint clearance

Must be 18 years or older

The employee will be required to use hands for computer work, answering phone calls, etc.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions

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. 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.

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