Early Learning Substitute Aide

Kidango; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Kidango is seeking an early childhood assistant to support daily programming and classroom operations in a fast-paced setting. You will help plan activities, prepare materials, maintain a clean and safe environment, and communicate with families under supervision.

Preferred candidates have prior experience with young children, reliable transportation, and a willingness to travel to different centers as needed. Immunization compliance and on-call flexibility are also required.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in working with young children preferred.
• Immunization records that comply with Senate Bill 792 (immunity for measles, pertussis, and influenza)
• Must have a reliable form of transportation
• Must be willing to travel to different cities and centers
• Must be flexible with on-call assignments

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 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.

Skills

Experience with young children

Reliable transportation

Willingness to travel

Job description

A little about us… Kidango (kidango.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.

What You’ll Be Doing

• 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 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in working with young children preferred.
• Immunization records that comply with Senate Bill 792 (immunity for measles, pertussis, and influenza)
• Must have a reliable form of transportation
• Must be willing to travel to different cities and centers
• Must be flexible with on-call assignments

Compensation

$30.29—$30.29 USD

Additional Requirements

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

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