Early Childhood Educator

4 hours ago

Elk Grove, California, United States Catalyst Kids Full time
About the Role

Catalyst Kids is seeking a dedicated and passionate Early Childhood Educator to join our team. As a catalyst for young minds, you will play a vital role in shaping the educational experience of our children.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement engaging and age-appropriate curriculum that fosters positive child development.
  • Create and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment that promotes social-emotional growth and well-being.
  • Build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues to ensure a collaborative and supportive team environment.
  • Supervise and engage children in various activities, ensuring their physical and emotional safety at all times.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide high-quality programs and services that meet the needs of our children and families.
Work Environment

Catalyst Kids is committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment that supports the well-being of our staff. As an Early Childhood Educator, you will be expected to demonstrate behaviors that promote a positive and respectful work environment, including:

  • Positive interactions with children and colleagues.
  • Maintaining a kind, respectful, and safe emotional/physical environment for children.
  • Being on time and present on a regularly scheduled basis.
  • Being active in outdoor and indoor programs.
  • Being physically and mentally capable of interacting with children up to 13 years of age, meeting all their needs and ensuring their safety.
  • Being aware of and implementing safety guidelines; reporting any health & safety issues or incidents to management, and remaining calm if providing first aid (as needed) during emergency situations.
Physical and Environmental Conditions

As an Early Childhood Educator, you will be responsible for various program elements on a daily basis and will be exposed to indoor and outdoor elements. You may be required to:

  • Visually inspect the 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 outdoor spaces 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 that 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 and Experience

Catalyst Kids is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment that values the skills and experience of our staff. As an Early Childhood Educator, you will be expected to have:

  • 24 postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field with passing grades of C- or better, plus 16 general education units OR
  • AA degree or higher in ECE, CD, or a related field from a nationally accredited college OR
  • Teacher Permit or above issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
  • 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.
What We Offer
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
  • Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long-Term Disability (LTD) employer-paid coverage.
  • 401(k) Retirement plan and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Personal Health Advocate.
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
  • Education Reimbursement Program.
  • 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.

Catalyst Kids is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.

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