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
- 401(k) Retirement plan and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Personal Health Advocate
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- 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.
Pay: $16.08 - $29.19 per hour
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
- Vision insurance
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.
- Are you looking for a full-time or part-time opportunity?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Davis, CA 95616 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Davis, CA 95616: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
