Substitute Assistant Teacher

Overview

Catalyst teaching staff support the planning and implementation of Catalyst's programming for children aged from infant to school age, depending on location. Assistant Teachers facilitate a variety of age-appropriate activities, support children's social-emotional development, and ensure children are supervised in a healthy and safe environment.

• Support the implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum connected to children’s interests and positive child development.
• Maintain intentional, enriched, and supportive learning environments that are age appropriate for all children.
• Provide excellent customer service by establishing authentic connections and culturally responsive relationships with children, families, schools, communities, and the center/classroom team.
• Ensure children are healthy and safe through proper supervision, positive interactions, healthy habits, and compliance with policies.
• Collaborate with fellow staff to deliver high-quality programs and a positive workplace.

• Demonstrate positive interactions with children and youth.
• Maintain kind, respectful, and safe emotional/physical environments for children.
• Be on time and regularly present.
• Participate actively in outdoor and indoor programs.
• Be physically and mentally capable of interacting with children up to 13 years of age and ensuring their safety.
• Follow safety guidelines; report health and safety issues or incidents to management and assist with first aid as needed during emergencies.

• Assess the environment for hazards and take preventative actions to maintain a safe setting for children.
• Be comfortable with occasional loud noises and varying weather conditions; frequent bending, lifting, twisting, reaching, and related physical activities.
• Push, lift, carry, and hold objects up to 15 lbs. as needed for program materials and safety equipment.
• Supervise field trips to destinations such as aquatic parks, beaches, and trampoline parks.

Assistant Teachers support classroom needs under the direction of another staff member. This is generally an entry-level role. Center teaching staff qualifications include education, specialized training, and job experience.

• 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 in child care issues, accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

• 6 months of experience in a group care environment with a consistent age group is preferred.
• Effective problem solving, conflict resolution, classroom management, and communication with children and families.
• Strong organization, time management, curriculum planning, and assessment documentation skills (lesson plans, portfolios, anecdotal notes).
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and maintain a professional team environment.
• Current adult and infant/child CPR & First Aid certification is preferred.
• Bilingual/multilingual abilities may be required based on center needs.

Shift Type:
Full Time / Part Time

Schedule:

Flexible Substitute Schedule with minimum two days availability per week

Compensation: $16.50 - $24.12 hourly

• Vision Benefits
• 401(k) plan and Employee Assistance Program
• Personal Health Advocate
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discounted childcare (for staff working 25 hours or more per week)
• Access to the Calm app
• Tickets at Work employee discounts
• Continual learning and professional growth support

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