Toddler Teacher Catalyst Family Inc.•3.1 Antelope, CA Job Details Full-time $19.46•$29.19 an hour 4 hours ago Benefits Commuter assistance Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Employee assistance program Vision insurance Employee discount Qualifications Bilingual Student supervision Emotional support for children Conflict resolution among children CPR Certification Customer communication Classroom active supervision Relationship building (classroom management strategies) Customer relationship building Teacher collaboration Team supervision Multilingual Safety inspections for hazard identification Outdoor work experience Customer service BLS Certification Teaching Certification Interactive activities lessons (early childhood general education) Associate's degree in early childhood education Supervising experience Education First Aid Certification Classroom organization for children Child safety supervision Child Development Hazard identification and correction Safe environment creation Emotional safety support Child assessment Educational program planning Full Job Description Catalyst teaching staff support the planning and implementation of Catalyst's programming for children ranging in age from infant, toddler, preschool, 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.

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, 9am•6pm

What We Offer:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits 401(k) Retirement plan and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Personal Health Advocate Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays 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. Licenses & Certifications Preferred Permit Teacher Skills Preferred Bilingual 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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.