School Age Assistant Teacher

Catalyst Family; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

401(k) Retirement plan

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Commuter pre-tax benefit

Discounted childcare

Access to the Calm app

Tickets at Work employee discounts

Learning and growth advisory

Job summary

Catalyst Family is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support planning and implementation of age-appropriate programming for children from infants to school age at various centers. This entry-level role focuses on supporting development, safety, and social-emotional growth while working with a collaborative team.

The position features a Monday–Friday schedule, with opportunities for professional growth and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Assistant Teachers support the needs of the classroom under direction/supervision.
• Entry level role with center teaching staff qualifications.
• Education/permit requirements may vary by center and age group.
• 6 postsecondary semester or equivalent units in Early Childhood Education or related field with passing grades C- or better, OR regional occupation program certificate.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum connected to children’s interests and promote positive development.
• Maintain intentional, enriched, and supportive environments that are age appropriate for all children.
• Provide excellent customer service through authentic connections with children, families, schools, communities, and the classroom team.
• Keep children healthy and safe through supervision, positive interactions, healthy habits, and safety compliance.
• Collaborate with staff to align values, education, and experience to provide high-quality programs.

Skills

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Classroom management

Communication

Organization

Team collaboration

CPR & First Aid

Education

6 postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in Early Childhood Education

Regional occupation program certificate in child care

Job description

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. 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 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

• 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 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

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

Full Time

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 11:30am - 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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