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:

· Must be at least 18 years of age with a HS diploma or GED

· Minimum 12 units in Early Childhood Education/Child Development or an Associate Teacher Permit (or higher)*

· At least 6 months – 1 year of experience working with children in a licensed setting preferred

· Ability to clear fingerprints/background check

*May qualify for a position if not all education requirements are met

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

· Full-time, part-time, and substitute teaching positions (Assistant Teacher, Associate Teacher, Teacher)

· Ability to work with different age groups (infant/toddler, preschool, and before/after school programs - up to age 12)

· 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: $17.69 - $29.19 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 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?
• Please share your availability Monday-Friday.

Ability to Relocate:

• Irvine, CA 92618: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person