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Child Development Specialist

2 months ago

Santa Ana, California, United States Catalyst Family Inc Full time
About the Role

Catalyst Family Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated School Age Associate Teacher to join our team. As a key member of our teaching staff, you will play a vital role in supporting the planning and implementation of our programming for children aged 5-13.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum that promotes positive child development and is supported by learning foundations that are directly connected to children's interests.
  • 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.
  • Ensure children's health and safety by providing proper supervision, positive interactions, healthy habits, and excellent compliance.
  • Work collaboratively with fellow staff to provide the highest quality programs and creative workplaces.
Work Environment

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

  • Positive interactions with children and youth.
  • Maintaining kind, respectful, and safe emotional/physical environments 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.
  • Awareness of and implementation of safety guidelines; reporting any health & safety issues or incidents to management, and remaining calm if providing first aid 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 inspect the environment for hazards to children; identify hazards and implement preventative actions 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 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 (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

Associate Teachers are members of the teaching team who share responsibility for the care and education of an assigned group of children/classroom. There may be more than one person designated as an Associate Teacher for each group of children.

Education

Education and permit requirements may vary by center needs/requirements, depending on the program, such as Infant, Toddler, School-Age, Title 5 or Title 22 status.

Associate Teacher education/permit requirements:

  • 12-24 postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in ECE, CD, or related field with passing grades of C- or better. OR
  • Associate Teacher Permit or above issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Experience & Skills

  • 6-12 months of experience in a group care environment where care/teaching was provided for a consistent age group is 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
  • 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.
  • 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.