School Age Teacher

Catalyst Family Inc.; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate teaching staff to support children from infancy to school age. In this full-time role, you will create and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate curricula while ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. The position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with a dedicated team, focusing on positive interactions and the social-emotional development of children. With a commitment to professional growth and training, this role is perfect for those who thrive in educational settings and wish to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and their families.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

401(k) Retirement plan

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Paid vacation

Sick time

Holidays

Education Reimbursement Program

Discounted childcare

Qualifications

• 24 postsecondary semester units in Early Childhood Education required.
• 2 years of experience in a group care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Provide excellent customer service and establish connections with families.

Skills

Problem Solving

Conflict Resolution

Classroom Management

Communication

Time Management

Bilingual/Multilingual

Education

24 postsecondary semester units in Early Childhood Education

AA degree or higher in ECE or related field

Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission

Job description

Miwok
10070 Lousada Dr
Elk Grove, CA 95757, USA

Miwok
10070 Lousada Dr
Elk Grove, CA 95757, 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. 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
  
  

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. 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.

• 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

Compensation: $18.76 - $28.13 hourly

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (may vary depending on Full Time or Part Time status)
• 401(k) Retirement plan, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discounted childcare
• Be constantly in a learning and growth process with trainings 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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