Catalyst Family
Assistant Teacher
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. Assistant 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.
Essential Functions
Support the implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum supported by learning foundations that are directly connected to their interests and promote positive child development
Support 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 workplace values, education, and experience to provide the highest quality programs and creative workplaces
Work Environment
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
Visually inspect environment for hazards to children; identify hazards and implement preventative actions (e.g., set up cones to limit play area) to maintain a safe environment for children
Be comfortable with occasional loud noise in the outside 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 backpacks, 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 Assistant Teachers support the needs of the classroom under direction/supervision of another staff. In general, the Assistant Teacher position is intended as an entry level role. Center teaching staff qualifications include education, specialized training and job 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
6 postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field with passing grades of C- or better OR
Regional occupation program certificate of training in child care issues and accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Experience & Skills
6 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
Shift Type Part Time
Schedule Monday - Friday, 1pm - 6pm
What We Offer
Vision Benefits
401(k) Retirement plan and Employee Assistance Program
Personal Health Advocate
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Education Reimbursement Program
Discounted childcare (for staff working 25 hours or more per week)
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.
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.
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Essential Functions
Support the implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum supported by learning foundations that are directly connected to their interests and promote positive child development
Support 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 workplace values, education, and experience to provide the highest quality programs and creative workplaces
Work Environment
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
Visually inspect environment for hazards to children; identify hazards and implement preventative actions (e.g., set up cones to limit play area) to maintain a safe environment for children
Be comfortable with occasional loud noise in the outside 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 backpacks, 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 Assistant Teachers support the needs of the classroom under direction/supervision of another staff. In general, the Assistant Teacher position is intended as an entry level role. Center teaching staff qualifications include education, specialized training and job 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
6 postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field with passing grades of C- or better OR
Regional occupation program certificate of training in child care issues and accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Experience & Skills
6 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
Shift Type Part Time
Schedule Monday - Friday, 1pm - 6pm
What We Offer
Vision Benefits
401(k) Retirement plan and Employee Assistance Program
Personal Health Advocate
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Education Reimbursement Program
Discounted childcare (for staff working 25 hours or more per week)
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.
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.
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