Infant Assistant Teacher

Catalyst Family Inc.; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Assistant Teachers to support young children's development in a nurturing environment. This full-time role involves implementing engaging curricula and ensuring safety while fostering positive relationships with children and families. The ideal candidate will have a background in Early Childhood Education and a passion for creating enriching experiences. With a supportive team and opportunities for professional growth, this position offers a rewarding chance to make a difference in children's lives. Join a vibrant team committed to excellence and watch your career flourish in a dynamic educational setting.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Life and Long-Term Disability Coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Education Reimbursement Program

Discounted Childcare

Access to Calm App

Employee Discounts

Professional Growth Advisory

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring 6 months of experience in group care.
• 6 postsecondary units in Early Childhood Education or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support developmentally appropriate curriculum and maintain safe environments.
• Ensure proper supervision and promote positive interactions with children.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

Classroom Management

Effective Communication

Problem Solving

Bilingual/Multilingual

Education

6 postsecondary semester units in Early Childhood Education

Regional occupation program certificate in child care

Tools

CPR & First Aid Certification

Job description

Trident
1800 W Ball Road
Anaheim, CA 92804, USA

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.
  
  

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 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. Staff hired in the Assistant Teacher position may be required to:

• Visually inspect 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 or 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 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 the 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.

• 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: Full Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:15am - 2:45pm

Compensation: $16.08 - $24.12 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.
• 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.