Preschool and School Age Associate Teacher

Catalyst Family•Fillmore, CA

About The Position

Catalyst teaching staff support the planning and implementation of programming for children from infant through school age, depending on location. Associate Teachers share responsibility for the care and education of an assigned group of children or classroom, and more than one Associate Teacher may be assigned to a group. Teachers facilitate age-appropriate activities, support children’s social and emotional development, and ensure children are supervised in a healthy and safe environment. The role involves creating and implementing developmentally appropriate curricula and supportive learning environments, building culturally responsive relationships with children, youth, families, schools, communities, and coworkers, and maintaining safety and program quality. Staff work indoors and outdoors and may supervise field trips. The role requires regular physical interaction with children and adaptation to their activity level.

Requirements

12–24 postsecondary semester units, or equivalent quarter units, in ECE, CD, or a related field, with passing grades of C- or better; alternatively, an Associate Teacher Permit or higher issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Ability to interact physically and mentally with children up to 13 years of age, meet their needs, and ensure their safety.
Effective problem-solving, conflict-resolution, classroom-management, and communication skills with children and families.
Effective organization and time-management skills.
Ability to work alongside colleagues and maintain a professional team environment.

Nice To Haves

6–12 months of experience in a group-care environment providing care or teaching to a consistent age group.
Current adult and infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
Bilingual or multilingual language skills, depending on individual center needs.

Responsibilities

Create and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum based on learning foundations and children’s interests to promote positive development.
Create, implement, and maintain intentional, enriched, supportive learning environments and age-appropriate experiences.
Build authentic connections and reciprocal, culturally responsive relationships with children, youth, families, schools, communities, and the center or classroom team.
Ensure children’s health and safety through proper supervision, positive interactions, healthy habits, and compliance with requirements.
Collaborate with fellow staff to provide high-quality programs and creative workplaces.
Maintain positive interactions with children and youth and kind, respectful, and safe emotional and physical environments.
Attend work on time and regularly, and actively participate in indoor and outdoor programs.
Identify environmental hazards and take preventative action; report health and safety issues or incidents to management.
Remain calm when providing first aid, as needed, during emergencies.
Supervise field trips to destinations such as aquatic parks, beaches, and trampoline parks.
Document curriculum and assessments, including lesson plans, portfolios, and anecdotal notes.