Substitute Assistant 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. Assistant 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:

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 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

Work 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 youth

Maintain kind, respectful, and safe emotional/physical environments for children

Be on time and present on a regularly scheduled basis

Be active in outdoor and indoor programs

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

Physical & Environmental Conditions:

Teaching staff are responsible for various program elements on a daily basis and will be exposed to indoor and outdoor elements. Staff hired in the Assistant Teacher position 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 children

Be comfortable with occasional loud noise in our outside the classroom during activities

Be comfortable with frequent bending, lifting, twisting, reaching, pushing, and pulling

Push, 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 materials

Work inside the classroom or outside the room in all weather conditions which are safe for children

Traverse various terrains (grass, blacktop, dirt) and heights (ladders, playgrounds) depending on the school outdoor environment

Adapt to the physical level of children (i.e. sitting on the floor, kneeling, squatting) for activities and problem-solving interactions

Supervise field trips to destinations such as aquatic parks, beaches, and trampoline parks

Qualifications & Experience:

Assistant Teachers support the needs of the classroom under direction/supervision of another staff. In general, the Assistant Teacher position is intended as an entry level role. Center teaching staff qualifications include education, specialized training and job experience.

Education

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

Shift Type: Full Time / Part Time

Schedule: Flexible Substitute Schedule with minimum two days availability per week

Compensation: $18.19 - $27.29 hourly

What We Offer:

Vision Benefits

401(k) Retirement plan and Employee Assistance Program

Personal Health Advocate

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Education Reimbursement Program

Discounted childcare (for staff working 25 hours or more per week)

Access to the Calm app

Tickets at Work employee discounts

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

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace.