School Age Teacher

Catalyst Family Inc.Redwood City, CA, US

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Description

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.

Job Details

Description

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

Work Environment

All teaching staff are expected to demonstrate behaviors that are essential for successful programs and environment including the following :

Positive interactions with children and youth

Maintain kind, respectful, and safe emotional / physical environments for children

Be on time and present on a regularly scheduled basis

Be active in outdoor and indoor programs

Be physically and mentally capable of interacting with children up to 13 years of age, meeting all their needs and ensuring their safety

Be 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

Physical & Environmental Conditions

Teaching staff are responsible for various program elements on a daily basis and will be exposed to indoor and outdoor elements. Teaching staff may be required to :

Visually insect 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

Be comfortable with occasional loud noise in our outside the classroom during activities

Be comfortable with frequent bending, lifting, twisting, reaching, pushing, and pulling

Push, 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

Work inside the classroom or outside the room in all weather conditions which are safe for children

Traverse various terrains (grass, blacktop, dirt) and heights (ladders, playgrounds) depending on the school outdoor environment

Adapt to the physical level of children (i.e. sitting on the floor, kneeling, squatting) for activities and problem-solving interactions

Supervise field trips to destinations such as aquatic parks, beaches, and trampoline parks

Qualifications & Experience

Education

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.

Teacher Education / permit 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

Experience & Skills

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

Shift Type : Full Time

Schedule : Monday - Friday, 11 : 30am - 6pm

Compensation : $22.01 - $33.02 hourly

What We Offer

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 Reimbursement Program

Commuter pre-tax benefit

Discounted childcare

Access to the Calm app

Tickets at Work employee discounts

Be constantly in a learning and growth process with training and professional growth advisory

We are proud to be an EEO / AA employer M / F / D / V. We maintain a drug-free workplace.

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Equal 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.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

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