Preschool Associate Teacher

Catalyst Family•Oxnard, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 environement. 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 work place values, education, and experience to provide the highest quality programs and creative workplaces

Requirements

12-24 postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in ECE, CD, or related field with passing grades of C- or better. OR Associate Teacher Permit or above issues by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
6-12 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

Nice To Haves

Current adult and infant/child CPR & First Aid certification is preferred
Bilingual/multilingual language preference based on individual center needs

Responsibilities

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 work place values, education, and experience to provide the highest quality programs and creative workplaces

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long-Term Disability (LTD) employer-paid coverage
401(k) Retirement plan and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Personal Health Advocate
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Education the Reimbursement Program
Commuter pre-tax benefit
Discounted childcare
Access to the Calm app
Tickets at Work employee discounts
Training and professional growth advisory