Lead Teacher Head Start; 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.

Head Start and Early Head Start are comprehensive federally funded school readiness and family support programs for low‑income and special needs children that empower parents/guardians as the primary educators of the child.

• Develop and implement lesson plans using the Creative Curriculum to execute current program goals.
• Utilize classroom materials and routines to promote an environment conducive to age‑appropriate levels of development and the special needs of the children.
• Develop and maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment in accordance with Head Start Title 5 and Title 22 regulations.
• Implement rules and practices in support of positive child redirection.
• Provide a continuous and interactive process between families and program providers that fosters the parent partnership agreements as required by federal Head Start regulations.
• Conduct scheduled home visits to children in the primary cohort.
• Conduct required parent/teacher meetings as set forth by both the Head Start Act and Title 5.
• Administer the ASQ and ASQ/SE with children assigned to cohort.
• Work on the Individualized Education Plan for each child assigned to cohort and update with family up to three times per school year.
• Maintain and update written records and reports in accordance with Head Start and Title 5 requirements.
• Maintain an open and friendly relationship with staff, parents and program volunteers.
• Commit to inclusive practice to accommodate children with learning differences and special needs.
• Integrate Head Start Federal Mandates into classroom routines and curriculum plans.
• Ensure personalized special services for children with special needs (e.g., feeding assistance, toileting, diapering, specialized equipment).
• Attend required classroom center and organization meetings.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Support Head Start classroom teachers with Family Partnership Agreements and Individualized Learning Plans.
• Reinforce the role of parents as primary caregivers and educators of their children.
• Make appropriate referrals to mental health and inclusion teams for children needing observation and assessment for special needs or behavioral support.
• Support classroom teachers in observing children, recording observations and developing individualized learning plans based on Head Start and state standard guidelines.
• Build and maintain connections with public schools to facilitate optimal transition from Head Start/State Preschool to kindergarten.
• Establish positive and productive relationships with parents/guardians, communicating respectfully and effectively.
• Support parents in gaining knowledge of basic child development concepts and help them develop home interactions that support program goals and school readiness concepts.
• Share information with parents/guardians regularly regarding their child's growth and development, including scheduled home visits and parent/teacher conferences.
• Participate in case management conferences and family meetings as needed.
• Demonstrate knowledge of early childhood education, child development, anti‑bias education and family support services.
• Be familiar with local educational and community‑based resources for families with children aged 0‑8.
• Support center staff and supervise Head Start teachers in collaboration with the Center Director.
• Ensure necessary paperwork is…