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Preschool TeacherCatalyst Family Inc • Oxnard, CA, US
Preschool Teacher

Preschool Teacher

Catalyst Family Inc • Oxnard, CA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
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 :

  • 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

Work Environment :

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 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 (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 :

  • Visually insect environment for hazards to children; identify hazards and implement preventative actions ( set up cones to limit play area) 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 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 ( 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.

    Teacher education / permit requirements :

  • 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  OR
  • AA degree or higher in ECE, CD, or related field from a nationally accredited college OR
  • 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 : Part Time

    Schedule : Monday - Friday, 12 : 30pm - 5 : 30pm

    Compensation : $ - $ hourly

    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.

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