Preschool Teacher

Catalyst Family•Elk Grove, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Center teaching staff support the planning and implementation of Catalyst’s program for children ranging in age from toddlers, pre-school, kinder, and school age, depending on the site. Catalyst Teachers must be able to facilitate a variety of age appropriate activities, support children’s’ social emotional development, and ensure all children are supervised at all times in a healthy and safe environment.

Requirements

24 units in child development, early childhood development or related field, plus 16 general education units
AA degree in ECE, CD, or related field from a national accredited college
BA degree in ECE, CD, or related field from a national accredited college/university
Teacher or above Child Development Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
2 years of experience in a group care environment where care/teaching was provided for a consistent age group preferred
1 year experience supervising adults or equivalent Adult Supervision units 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, anecdotal notes)
Ability to work alongside colleagues and maintain a professional team environment
Current adult and infant/child CPR/First Aid certification preferred
Bilingual/Multilingual language preference based on individual center needs

Nice To Haves

2 years of experience in a group care environment where care/teaching was provided for a consistent age group
1 year experience supervising adults or equivalent Adult Supervision units
Current adult and infant/child CPR/First Aid certification

Responsibilities

Create and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum directly connected to the interests and development of children and youth, supported by learning frameworks and foundations that promote positive child/youth development
Keep children/youth healthy and safe by connecting proper supervision, positive interactions, healthy habits, and compliance
Create, implement and maintain intentional, enriched and supportive learning environments connected to curriculum and quality experiences that are appropriate for all children
Provide excellent customer service by establishing and maintaining authentic connections and reciprocal, culturally responsive relationships with children, youth, families, schools, communities and center/classroom team
Work collaboratively with each other connecting work place values, education and experience to provide the highest quality programs and creative workplaces