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Catalyst Family

School Age Associate Teacher

Catalyst Family, Redwood City, California, United States, 94061

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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 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. Responsibilities

Create and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum supported by learning foundations that are directly connected to children’s interests and promote positive 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 compliance with health and safety standards Collaborate with fellow staff to provide high-quality programs and a collaborative workplace Work Environment

Demonstrate positive interactions with children and youth Maintain kind, respectful, and safe emotional/physical environments for children Be on time and regularly present Be active in outdoor and indoor programs Be physically and mentally capable of interacting with children up to 13 years of age and ensuring their safety Implement safety guidelines; report any health and safety issues or incidents to management and assist with first aid during emergencies Physical & Environmental Conditions

Identify hazards and maintain a safe environment for children Be comfortable with occasional loud noises during activities Be comfortable with frequent bending, lifting, twisting, reaching, pushing, and pulling Lift up to 15 lbs. as needed for equipment and materials Work inside or outside in all weather conditions safe for children Traverse various terrains and heights depending on the outdoor environment Adapt to the physical level of children for activities and interactions Supervise field trips to destinations such as aquatic parks, beaches, and trampoline parks Qualifications & Experience

Associate Teacher: Members of the teaching team who share responsibility for the care and education of an assigned group of children/classroom. There may be more than one person designated as an Associate Teacher for each group. Education

Education and permit requirements may vary by center needs/age group, such as Infant, Toddler, School-Age, Title 5 or Title 22 status. Associate Teacher Education/Permit 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 issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Experience & Skills

6-12 months of experience in a group care environment with a consistent age group is preferred Effective problem solving, conflict resolution, classroom management, and communication with children and families Effective organization, time management, curriculum development, 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 center needs Shift Type

Full Time Schedule

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

$20.01 - $30.02 hourly 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 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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