School Age Teacher

About the role

Catalyst teaching staff support the planning and implementation of Catalyst's programming for children ranging in age from infant, toddler, pre-school, kinder, and school age depending on the location.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum supported by learning foundations that are directly connected to their interests and promote positive child development
• Create, implement, and maintain intentional, enriched, and supportive learning environments and quality experiences that are age appropriate for all children
• Provide excellent customer service by establishing authentic connections and reciprocal, culturally responsive relationships with children, youth, families, schools, communities, and center/classroom team
• Keep children healthy and safe by ensuring proper supervision, positive interactions, healthy habits, and excellent compliance
• Work collaboratively with fellow staff by connecting work place values, education, and experience to provide the highest quality programs and creative workplaces

Qualifications & Experience

• Education and permit requirements may vary by center needs/require age group specific units depending on the program, such as Infant, Toddler, School-Age, Title 5 or Title 22 status.
• Teacher Education/permit Requirements: 24 postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field with passing grades of C- or better, plus 16 general education units OR AA degree or higher in ECE, CD, or related field from a nationally accredited college OR Teacher Permit or above issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
• Experience & Skills: 2 years of experience in a group care environment where care/teaching was provided for a consistent age group is preferred1 year of experience supervising adults or equivalent adult supervision units if preferredEffective problem solving, conflict resolution, classroom management, and communication with children and familiesEffective organization, time management, curriculum, and assessment documentation (lesson plans, portfolios, and anecdotal notes)
• Skills: Current adult and infant/child CPR & First Aid certification is preferredBilingual/multilingual language preference based on individual center needs

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement plan and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Commuter pre-tax benefit
• Discounted childcare
• Tickets at Work employee discounts
• Be constantly in a learning and growth process with training and professional growth advisory

Qualifications

• Education: 24 postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field with passing grades of C- or better, plus 16 general education units OR AA degree or higher in ECE, CD, or related field from a nationally accredited college OR Teacher Permit or above issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
• Experience: 2 years of experience in a group care environment where care/teaching was provided for a consistent age group is preferred1 year of experience supervising adults or equivalent adult supervision units if preferred
• Skills: Effective problem solving, conflict resolution, classroom management, and communication with children and familiesEffective organization, time management, curriculum, and assessment documentation (lesson plans, portfolios, and anecdotal notes)
• Licenses & Certifications: Current adult and infant/child CPR & First Aid certification is preferredBilingual/multilingual language preference based on individual center needs

Behaviors

• Positive interactions with children and youth
• Maintain kind, respectful, and safe emotional/physical environments for children
• Be on time and present on a regularly scheduled basis
• Be comfortable with occasional loud noise in our outside the classroom during activities
• Be comfortable with frequent bending, lifting, twisting, reaching, pushing, and pulling
• Be physically and mentally capable of interacting with children up to 13 years of age, meeting all their needs and ensuring their safety
• Be aware of and implement safety guidelines; report any health & safety issues or incidents to management, and remain calm if providing first aid (as needed) during emergency situations

Motivations

• Be constantly in a learning and growth process with training and professional growth advisory

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