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Catalyst Kids

At Catalyst Kids, we have created enriching, engaging, and exciting child-centered programming for 50 years. We view each day as an opportunity to inspire brilliance and make a positive impact within our communities. Caring for your child is an honor and one that we accept with great pride and excitement. Thank you for making Catalyst Kids a member of your family!

Quality Programming

All of our Preschool and Infant/Toddler centers participate in the California Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). In addition, all Catalyst Kids programs participate in a rigorous internal quality rating program which supports improvement and continued growth.

Who We Are

Catalyst Kids operates over 150 centers throughout the State of California, serving over 8,000 children. We partner with twenty-nine school districts to provide before and after school programs, preschool and camps. Our centers are licensed by the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, the agency charged with health and safety reviews of child care centers. Headquartered in Morgan Hill, Catalyst Kids has regional offices in Morgan Hill, Sacramento, and Irvine, CA.

Sep 08, 2026
Per diem
Substitute Assistant Teacher
$16.90 - $24.12 hourly
Catalyst Kids Irvine, CA
Work site: South Field Staff 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. Assistant 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: Support the implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum supported by learning foundations that are directly connected to their interests and promote positive child development Support and 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,...
Sep 08, 2026
Per diem
Substitute Assistant Teacher
$18.19 - $27.29 hourly
Catalyst Kids Morgan Hill, CA
Work site: Bay Field Staff 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. Assistant 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: Support the implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum supported by learning foundations that are directly connected to their interests and promote positive child development Support and 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,...
Sep 08, 2026
Per diem
Substitute Associate Teacher
$20.01 - $30.02 hourly
Catalyst Kids Morgan Hill, CA
Work site: Bay Field Staff 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,...
Sep 08, 2026
Per diem
Substitute Teacher
$22.01 - $33.02 hourly
Catalyst Kids Morgan Hill, CA
Work site: Bay Field Staff 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,...
Sep 08, 2026
Per diem
Substitute Associate Teacher
$17.05 - $25.58 hourly
Catalyst Kids Menifee, CA
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...
Sep 08, 2026
Per diem
Substitute Associate Teacher
$17.05 - $25.58 hourly
Catalyst Kids Riverside, CA
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...
Sep 08, 2026
Per diem
Substitute Associate Teacher
$17.69 - $26.54 hourly
Catalyst Kids Tustin, CA
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...
Sep 08, 2026
Per diem
Substitute After School Instructor
Catalyst Kids Dixon, CA
After School Instructors may work with a group of up to 20 students from TK - 8th grade with daily tasks consisting of but not limited to: Tutoring, homework assistance, and educational enrichment. Instructors must have high energy, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to maintain a fun and organized atmosphere. Instructors also ensure seamless integration of Catalyst programs with school day activities by sharing district classroom spaces and collaborating closely with school district staff. After School Instructors report to the Site Coordinator at their respective site. Essential Job Functions:  Provide tutoring and homework assistance to help students meet national standards. Collaborate with Site Coordinator to create and implement all Catalyst ExpandEd Learning (ExL)  curriculum, rules, and procedures, including new curriculum that may be introduced during the school year. Provide students with educational enrichment which...
Sep 08, 2026
Per diem
Substitute After School Instructor
Catalyst Kids Rocklin, CA
After School Instructors may work with a group of up to 20 students from TK - 8th grade with daily tasks consisting of but not limited to: Tutoring, homework assistance, and educational enrichment. Instructors must have high energy, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to maintain a fun and organized atmosphere. Instructors also ensure seamless integration of Catalyst programs with school day activities by sharing district classroom spaces and collaborating closely with school district staff. After School Instructors report to the Site Coordinator at their respective site. Essential Job Functions:  Provide tutoring and homework assistance to help students meet national standards. Collaborate with Site Coordinator to create and implement all Catalyst ExpandEd Learning (ExL)  curriculum, rules, and procedures, including new curriculum that may be introduced during the school year. Provide students with educational enrichment which...
Sep 08, 2026
Per diem
Substitute After School Instructor
Catalyst Kids Irvine, CA
Work site: South Field Staff After School Instructors may work with a group of up to 20 students from TK - 8th grade with daily tasks consisting of but not limited to: Tutoring, homework assistance, and educational enrichment. Instructors must have high energy, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to maintain a fun and organized atmosphere. Instructors also ensure seamless integration of Catalyst programs with school day activities by sharing district classroom spaces and collaborating closely with school district staff. After School Instructors report to the Site Coordinator at their respective site. Essential Job Functions:  Provide tutoring and homework assistance to help students meet national standards. Collaborate with Site Coordinator to create and implement all Catalyst ExpandEd Learning (ExL)  curriculum, rules, and procedures, including new curriculum that may be introduced during the school year. Provide students...
Sep 08, 2026
Per diem
Substitute Associate Teacher
$17.69 - $26.54 hourly
Catalyst Kids Irvine, CA
Work site: South Field Staff 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,...
Sep 08, 2026
Per diem
Substitute Assistant Teacher
$18.19 - $27.29 hourly
Catalyst Kids Cupertino, CA
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. Assistant 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: Support the implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum supported by learning foundations that are directly connected to their interests and promote positive child development Support and 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...
Sep 08, 2026
Per diem
Substitute Associate Teacher
$20.01 - $30.02 hourly
Catalyst Kids Cupertino, CA
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...
Sep 08, 2026
Per diem
Substitute Assistant Teacher
$18.19 - $27.29 hourly
Catalyst Kids Redwood City, CA
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. Assistant 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: Support the implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum supported by learning foundations that are directly connected to their interests and promote positive child development Support and 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...
Sep 08, 2026
Per diem
Substitute Associate Teacher
$20.01 - $30.02 hourly
Catalyst Kids Redwood City, CA
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...
Sep 08, 2026
Per diem
Substitute Associate Teacher
$20.01 - $30.02 hourly
Catalyst Kids San Jose, CA
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...
Sep 08, 2026
Per diem
Substitute Assistant Teacher
$18.19 - $27.29 hourly
Catalyst Kids Sunnyvale, CA
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. Assistant 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: Support the implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum supported by learning foundations that are directly connected to their interests and promote positive child development Support and 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...
Sep 08, 2026
Per diem
Substitute Associate Teacher
$20.01 - $30.02 hourly
Catalyst Kids Sunnyvale, CA
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...
Sep 08, 2026
Per diem
Substitute After School Instructor
Catalyst Kids Sacramento, CA
Work site: North Field Staff After School Instructors may work with a group of up to 20 students from TK - 8th grade with daily tasks consisting of but not limited to: Tutoring, homework assistance, and educational enrichment. Instructors must have high energy, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to maintain a fun and organized atmosphere. Instructors also ensure seamless integration of Catalyst programs with school day activities by sharing district classroom spaces and collaborating closely with school district staff. After School Instructors report to the Site Coordinator at their respective site. Essential Job Functions:  Provide tutoring and homework assistance to help students meet national standards. Collaborate with Site Coordinator to create and implement all Catalyst ExpandEd Learning (ExL)  curriculum, rules, and procedures, including new curriculum that may be introduced during the school year. Provide students...
Sep 08, 2026
Per diem
Substitute After School Instructor
Catalyst Kids Tustin, CA
After School Instructors may work with a group of up to 20 students from TK - 8th grade with daily tasks consisting of but not limited to: Tutoring, homework assistance, and educational enrichment. Instructors must have high energy, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to maintain a fun and organized atmosphere. Instructors also ensure seamless integration of Catalyst programs with school day activities by sharing district classroom spaces and collaborating closely with school district staff. After School Instructors report to the Site Coordinator at their respective site. Essential Job Functions:  Provide tutoring and homework assistance to help students meet national standards. Collaborate with Site Coordinator to create and implement all Catalyst ExpandEd Learning (ExL)  curriculum, rules, and procedures, including new curriculum that may be introduced during the school year. Provide students with educational enrichment which...