School Age Teacher

Overview 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 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 workplace values, education, and experience to provide the highest quality programs and creative workplaces. Work Environment 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 Identify hazards and implement preventative actions (e.g., set up cones to limit play area) to maintain a safe environment for children. Be comfortable with occasional loud noise 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 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 (e.g., 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 Education 24 post‑secondary 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 preferred. 1 year of experience supervising adults or equivalent adult supervision units 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 Schedule Monday - Friday, 9:30 am – 6:00 pm What We Offer Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits 401(k) Retirement plan and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Personal Health Advocate Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays Education Reimbursement Program Commuter pre‑tax benefit Discounted childcare Access to the Calm app Tickets at Work employee discounts Continuous learning and growth opportunities 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. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr