School Age Teacher

Catalyst Family•Redwood City, CA

14h•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 environment.

Requirements

24 postsecondary 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
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 if 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

Education and permit requirements may vary by center needs/require age group specific units depending on the program, such as Infant, Toddler, School-Age, Title 5 or Title 22 status.

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