Come SHINE with us! Teachers are at the heart of every community, lighting the way for children and their families to shine their brightest.

Catalyst Kids is a long-standing non-profit organization that doubles down on our mission to provide a program that promotes a play-based curriculum, values hands-on learning, and incorporates the interests and talents of our children and staff. Now more than ever, we need you – leaders, storytellers, and light makers to come shine in our centers. We want your passion; the kind that drives you to bring education, training, and imagination to the world of young children.

At Catalyst Kids, you will:

· Create a child-led curriculum that is both fun and engaging

· Use assessments to celebrate the milestones of children

· Build an environment that fosters creativity and excitement

· Share the triumphs and successes with the families and community

· Bring your interests and talents to the collaborative drawing board

An applicant who SHINES will have the following:

Education

Education and permit requirements may vary by center needs/require at least three units specific to the Infant/Toddler (0-3yrs) age group.

• 24 units in child development, early childhood development or related field, plus 16 general education units and [at least three units in Infant/Toddler (0-3) specficially]
• AA degree in ECE, CD, or related field from a national accredited college
• BA degree in ECE, CD, or related field from a national accredited college/university
• Teacher or above Child Development Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (or current Permit qualification)
• Any degree must also include at least three units in Infant/Toddler (0-3yrs) specifically

Experience & Skills

• 2 years of experience in a group care environment where care/teaching was provided for a consistent age group preferred
• 1 year experience supervising adults or equivalent Adult Supervision units preferred
• Effective problem solving, conflict resolution, classroom management, and communication with children and families
• Effective organization, time management, curriculum and assessment documentation (Individualized lesson plans, portfolios, anecdotal notes)
• 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 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

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.46 - $29.19 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Have you completed any Early Childhood Education (ECE)/Child Development (CD) coursework? If so, how many units?
• Have you completed any Infant/Toddler courses/units? If so, how many?
• Please share your availability Monday-Friday.

Ability to Relocate:

• Anaheim, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person