Substitute Assistant Teacher

Substitute Assistant Teacher

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Assistant Teachers support the planning and implementation of Catalyst's programming for children ranging in age from infant to school age, depending on the location. They 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.

• Support the implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum supported by learning foundations that are directly connected to children's interests and promote 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, and the center/classroom team.
• Keep children healthy and safe by ensuring proper supervision, positive interactions, healthy habits, and compliance.
• Collaborate with staff to connect workplace values and education to provide high‑quality programs and creative workplaces.

• Positive interactions with children and youth.
• Maintain a kind, respectful, and safe environment.
• Be on time and present on a regular schedule.
• Be active in outdoor and indoor programs.
• Be capable of interacting with children up to 13 years of age, meeting safety responsibilities.
• Implement safety guidelines, report incidents, remain calm during emergencies.

• Identify and prevent hazards in the environment.
• Manage loud noise in classroom activities.
• Perform frequent bending, lifting, twisting, reaching.
• Lift, carry, hold objects up to 15 lbs.
• Work in all weather conditions outside the classroom.
• Traverse various terrains and equipment.
• Adapt to children’s physical level for activities.
• Supervise field trips to destinations such as aquatic parks, beaches, and trampoline parks.

Assistant Teachers support under direction of another staff. Entry‑level role.

• 6 postsecondary semesters or equivalent in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field with passing grades of C‑ or better.
• Regional occupation program certificate of training in child care issues and accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

• 6 months of experience in a group care environment.
• Effective problem solving, conflict resolution, classroom management, and communication with children and families.
• Effective organization, time management, curriculum, and assessment documentation.
• Ability to work alongside colleagues and maintain a professional team environment.
• Current adult and infant/child CPR & First Aid certification preferred.
• Bilingual/multilingual language preference based on center needs.

Full Time / Part Time

Flexible Substitute Schedule with minimum two days availability per week.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 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
• Continuous learning and professional growth advisory

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