Preschool Associate Teacher

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. Teachers must be able to facilitate a variety of age appropriate activities, support children's social emotional development, and ensure children are supervised at all times in a healthy and safe environment.Essential Functions:Create and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum supported by learning foundations that are directly connected to their interests and promote positive child developmentCreate, implement, and maintain intentional, enriched, and supportive learning environments and quality experiences that are age appropriate for all childrenProvide excellent customer service by establishing authentic connections and reciprocal, culturally responsive relationships with children, youth, families, schools, communities, and center/classroom teamKeep children healthy and safe by ensuring proper supervision, positive interactions, healthy habits, and excellent complianceWork collaboratively with fellow staff by connecting work place values, education, and experience to provide the highest quality programs and creative workplacesWork Environment:All teaching staff are expected to demonstrate behaviors that are essential for successful programs and environment including the following:Positive interactions with children and youthMaintain kind, respectful, and safe emotional/physical environments for childrenBe on time and present on a regularly scheduled basisBe active in outdoor and indoor programsBe physically and mentally capable of interacting with children up to 13 years of age, meeting all their needs and ensuring their safetyBe 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 situationsPhysical & Environmental Conditions:Teaching staff are responsible for various program elements on a daily basis and will be exposed to indoor and outdoor elements. Teaching staff may be required to:Visually insect environment for hazards to children; identify hazards and implement preventative actions (i.e. set up cones to limit play area) to maintain a safe environment for childrenBe comfortable with occasional loud noise in our outside the classroom during activitiesBe comfortable with frequent bending, lifting, twisting, reaching, pushing, and pullingPush, lift, carry, and hold various objects up to 15 lbs. - by individual or team effort - such as equipment carts, emergency back packs, food coolers, classroom furnishings, and other similar program materialsWork inside the classroom or outside the room in all weather conditions which are safe for childrenTraverse various terrains (grass, blacktop, dirt) and heights (ladders, playgrounds) depending on the school outdoor environmentAdapt to the physical level of children (i.e. sitting on the floor, kneeling, squatting) for activities and problem-solving interactionsSupervise field trips to destinations such as aquatic parks, beaches, and trampoline parksQualifications & Experience:Associate Teacher are members of the teaching team who share responsibility for the care and education of an assigned group of children/classroom. There may be more than one person designated as an Associate Teacher for each group of children.EducationEducation 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.Associate Teacher education/permit requirements:12-24 postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in ECE, CD, or related field with passing grades of C- or better. ORAssociate Teacher Permit or above issues by the California Commission on Teacher CredentialingExperience & Skills6-12 months of experience in a group care environment where care/teaching was provided for a consistent age group is 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)Ability to work alongside colleagues and maintain a professional team environmentCurrent adult and infant/child CPR & First Aid certification is preferredBilingual/multilingual language preference based on individual center needsShift Type: Full TimeSchedule: Monday - Friday, 9am - 6pmWhat We Offer:Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits401(k) Retirement plan and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Personal Health AdvocatePaid vacation, sick time, and holidaysEducation Reimbursement ProgramCommuter pre-tax benefitDiscounted childcareAccess to the Calm appTickets at Work employee discountsBe constantly in a learning and growth process with training and professional growth advisoryWe are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace.Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.