School Age Teacher

Catalyst Family Inc.; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Discounted childcare

Access to Calm app

Tickets at Work employee discounts

Job summary

Catalyst Family Inc. is looking for dedicated teaching staff in Tustin, CA to support planning and implementing educational programs for young children. Responsibilities include creating engaging activities, ensuring a safe environment, and maintaining positive interactions with families and colleagues.

The ideal candidate will possess ECE qualifications, experience in group care, and must be capable of interacting with children effectively. This part-time role requires commitment Monday through Friday, from 1 pm to 6 pm, and offers various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a group care environment with a consistent age group.
• 1 year of experience supervising adults or equivalent.
• Current adult and infant/child CPR & First Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Ensure children's safety and supervision at all times.
• Collaborate with staff to provide high-quality programs.

Skills

Effective problem solving

Classroom management

Communication with children and families

Time management

Bilingual/multilingual

Education

24 post-secondary semester units in Early Childhood Education

AA degree or higher in ECE, CD, or related field

Teacher Permit or above from California Commission

Job description

Location: Tustin Memorial
12712 Browning Ave
Suite 123
Tustin, CA 92705, 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:

• Visualise 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 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

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 post‑secondary 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
• AA degree or higher in ECE, CD, or related field from a nationally accredited college
• 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: PartTime

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 1pm - 6pm

What We Offer

• 401(k) plan and Employee Assistance Program
• Personal Health Advocate
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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