Substitute Assistant Teacher

divh2Substitute Assistant Teacher/h2pCatalyst teaching staff support the planning and implementation of Catalysts 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 childrens social emotional development, and ensure children are supervised at all times in a healthy and safe environment./ppEssential Functions:/pulliSupport the implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum supported by learning foundations that are directly connected to their interests and promote positive child development/liliSupport and maintain intentional, enriched, and supportive learning environments and quality experiences that are age appropriate for all children/liliProvide excellent customer service by establishing authentic connections and reciprocal, culturally responsive relationships with children, youth, families, schools, communities, and center/classroom team/liliKeep children healthy and safe by ensuring proper supervision, positive interactions, healthy habits, and excellent compliance/liliWork collaboratively with fellow staff by connecting work place values, education, and experience to provide the highest quality programs and creative workplaces/li/ulpWork Environment:/pulliPositive interactions with children and youth/liliMaintain kind, respectful, and safe emotional/physical environments for children/liliBe on time and present on a regularly scheduled basis/liliBe active in outdoor and indoor programs/liliBe physically and mentally capable of interacting with children up to 13 years of age, meeting all their needs and ensuring their safety/liliBe 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/li/ulpPhysical Environmental Conditions:/pulliVisually inspect 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/liliBe comfortable with occasional loud noise in our outside the classroom during activities/liliBe comfortable with frequent bending, lifting, twisting, reaching, pushing, and pulling/liliPush, 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/liliWork inside the classroom or outside the room in all weather conditions which are safe for children/liliTraverse various terrains (grass, blacktop, dirt) and heights (ladders, playgrounds) depending on the school outdoor environment/liliAdapt to the physical level of children (i.e. sitting on the floor, kneeling, squatting) for activities and problem-solving interactions/liliSupervise field trips to destinations such as aquatic parks, beaches, and trampoline parks/li/ulpQualifications Experience:/ppAssistant 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./ppEducation:/pulli6 postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field with passing grades of C- or better OR/liliRegional occupation program certificate of training in child care issues and accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges./li/ulpExperience Skills:/pulli6 months of experience in a group care environment where care/teaching was provided for a consistent age group is preferred/liliEffective problem solving, conflict resolution, classroom management, and communication with children and families/liliEffective organization, time management, curriculum, and assessment documentation (lesson plans, portfolios, and anecdotal notes)/liliAbility to work alongside colleagues and maintain a professional team environment/liliCurrent adult and infant/child CPR First Aid certification is preferred/liliBilingual/multilingual language preference based on individual center needs/li/ulpShift Type: Full Time / Part Time/ppSchedule: Flexible Substitute Schedule with minimum two days availability per week/ppCompensation: $16.90 - $23.25 hourly/ppWhat We Offer:/pulliVision Benefits (may vary depending on Full Time or Part Time status)/lili401(k) plan and Employee Assistance Program/liliPaid vacation, sick time, and holidays/liliEducation Reimbursement Program/liliDiscounted childcare (for staff working 25 hours or more per week)/liliBe constantly in a learning and growth process with training and professional growth advisory/li/ulpWe are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace./ppEqual 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./p/div