Substitute Assistant 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

• Support the implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum supported by learning foundations that are directly connected to their interests and promote positive child development
• Support 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: 6 postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field with passing grades of C- or better OR Regional occupation program certificate of training in child care issues and accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
• Experience & Skills: 6 months of experience in a group care environment where care/teaching was provided for a consistent age group is preferred.
• Effective problem solving, conflict resolution, classroom management, and communication with children and families.
• Effective organization, time management, curriculum, and assessment documentation (lesson plans, portfolios, and anecdotal notes).
• Ability to work alongside colleagues and maintain a professional team environment.
• Current adult and infant/child CPR & First Aid certification is preferred.
• Bilingual/multilingual language preference based on individual center needs.

What We Offer

• Vision Benefits (may vary depending on Full Time or Part Time status)
• 401(k) plan and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discounted childcare (for staff working 25 hours or more per week)
• We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer
• This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.