Substitute Teacher

Catalyst Kids; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalyst Kids seeks dedicated teaching staff to support children's programming from infants to school age. Responsibilities include developing age-appropriate curricula, ensuring safety, and fostering positive relationships with children and families. Opportunities for full-time and part-time positions are available with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Education Reimbursement

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Discounted childcare

Access to the Calm app

Ongoing training and professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in group care environment preferred.
• 1 year experience supervising adults preferred.
• Current CPR & First Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Maintain safe and healthy environments for children.
• Provide excellent customer service and build relationships.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Organization

Time Management

Team Collaboration

Education

24 postsecondary semester units in Early Childhood Education

AA degree in ECE or related field

Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission

Job 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. 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 :

1. Create and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum supported by learning foundations that are directly connected to children's interests and promote positive child development.
2. Create, implement, and maintain intentional, enriched, and supportive learning environments and quality experiences that are age-appropriate for all children.
3. Provide excellent customer service by establishing authentic connections and reciprocal, culturally responsive relationships with children, youth, families, schools, communities, and center/classroom team.
4. Keep children healthy and safe by ensuring proper supervision, positive interactions, healthy habits, and excellent compliance.
5. Work collaboratively with fellow staff by connecting workplace values, education, and experience to provide the highest quality programs and creative workplaces.

Work Environment :

All teaching staff are expected to demonstrate behaviors essential for successful programs, including:

• 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 during emergency situations.

Physical & Environmental Conditions :

Teaching staff are responsible for various program elements daily and will be exposed to indoor and outdoor elements. They may be required to:

• Visually inspect the environment for hazards to children; identify hazards and implement preventative actions (e.g., set up cones to limit play areas) to maintain a safe environment.
• Be comfortable with occasional loud noise during activities.
• Be comfortable with frequent bending, lifting, twisting, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• Push, lift, carry, and hold objects up to 15 lbs., such as equipment carts, food coolers, and classroom furnishings.
• Work inside or outside in all weather conditions safe for children.
• Traverse various terrains and heights depending on the outdoor environment.
• Adapt to the physical needs of children for activities and interactions.
• Supervise field trips to destinations like aquatic parks, beaches, and trampoline parks.

Qualifications & Experience :

Education

Requirements vary by center needs and may include:

• 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.
• 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

• At least 2 years of experience in a group care environment for a consistent age group is preferred.
• 1 year of experience supervising adults or equivalent supervision units is preferred.
• Effective problem solving, conflict resolution, classroom management, and communication skills.
• Strong organization, time management, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Current CPR & First Aid certification is preferred.
• Bilingual/multilingual skills are a plus depending on center needs.

Shift Type :

Full Time / Part Time with a flexible substitute schedule requiring a minimum of two days availability per week.

Compensation :

$19.46 - $29.19 hourly.

What We Offer :

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance.
• 401(k) plan and Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Education Reimbursement.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Discounted childcare.
• Access to the Calm app and Tickets at Work discounts.
• Ongoing training and professional growth opportunities.

We are an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V and maintain a drug-free workplace.

Applicants will be notified of their rights under federal employment laws and can review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.