Kidango, a private, not-for-profit child development agency is a Northern California Bay Area leader in early education. Providing quality care and education in 9 Bay Area cities to over 2,500 children daily, Kidango has an immediate opening for an energetic and loving teacher to join our team.

We are currently searching for a full-time Teacher Aide to fill our Linda Vista Center in San Jose! Your team would consist of yourself, other qualified Associate Preschool Teachers, Teacher Aides, and your Center Director.

The Teacher Aide assists the Center Director, Lead Teacher, Associate Teacher, or Assistant Teacher and assumes responsibility for children's general supervision, development, and education.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in planning, preparing, and implementing the daily program.
• Assists in planning and preparing the learning environment, and preparing needed materials and supplies.
• Assists in Desired Results process.
• Assists in maintaining the environment in a clean, safe manner.
• Assumes responsibilities for regular parent communication as directed by a supervisor.
• Always works with an Associate Teacher, Teacher, Master Teacher, or Center Director.
• Assumes general responsibility for the health, safety, and well-being of all children in the agency.
• Supports Volunteers as requested.
• Attends meetings as requested.
• Participates in activities that further own professional growth.
• Maintains confidentiality of children, families, and employees.
• Works as a member of the agency team by promoting the mission and philosophy of the organization.
• Greets children, parents, staff, and guests as needed.
• Assists other centers when requested.
• All other duties as assigned by the Master Teacher or Center Director.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Prior experience in working with young children preferred.
• Immunization records that comply with Senate Bill 792 (immunity for measles, pertussis, and influenza)
• Required to be a mandated abuse reporter

COMPANY-WIDE JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must provide proof of vaccination for Covid-19
• Must pass a health screening and TB test
• Must provide proof of Tdap and MMR vaccinations (or receive vaccinations during health screening)
• Must pass background fingerprint clearance
• Valid Driver License
• Must be 18 years or older

EDUCATION WIDE PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Job duties will be performed in a school environment and the physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job.

• This role will require long periods of standing and walking
• The ability to lift, push, pull, carry, and/or move up 30lbs

EMPLOYEE PERKS:

• 100% Employee Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Life Insurance - $50,000
• 401(k) - 4% match
• Flexible Spending Account - Health Care, Dependent Care, Transit/Parking
• 9 paid sick days
• 12 paid holidays
• 15 paid vacation days
• 8 weeks paid parental leave
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Mental Health Benefits
• PEAK (Program for Educational Advancement at Kidango) - Tuition reimbursement program
• Kidango Enrollment discount - 60% off enrolling your child at any Kidango center
• 24 Hour Fitness discount - 30% off all monthly membership dues

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.92 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Early childhood education: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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