Aftercare Assistant

Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School; Pikesville (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

2 personal days

Major holidays off

Medical, dental, vision benefits

403B retirement options

Supplemental benefits

Company paid Life Insurance

Long term and Short term Disability

Job summary

Beth Tfiloh Preschool is seeking an aftercare assistant to support our preschool children aged 2 to 5 from 1:00 to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. The role involves flexible teaching, caregiving, and ensuring a safe, engaging environment while maintaining required staff-child ratios.

Responsibilities include interacting with families, collaborating with staff, and implementing activities provided by the lead aftercare coordinator.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of experience working with children in a licensed childcare setting.
• Ability to pass a state background check and fingerprinting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Care for children ages 2-5 in aftercare from 1:00–5:00pm, Monday–Friday.
• Maintain teacher-to-child ratios and cover staff breaks as needed.
• Implement activities and supervise play to ensure safety and engagement.
• Communicate positively with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, and school events when required.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDA credentials preferred

Job description

Beth Tfiloh Preschool is looking for an aftercare assistant for our preschool for the hours of 1:00-5:00pm Monday-Friday. In this position the individual provides flexible teaching, and caregiving across all preschool classrooms. They step in to maintain required teacher-to-child ratios, cover staff breaks, and ensure a safe, engaging learning environment for children aged 2 to 5.

Key Responsibilities:

• Care for children ages 2-5 years of age
• Build positive relationships with parents. Making them feel comfortable they are leaving their children with reliable childcare providers
• Always keep the safety and well-being of the children their main priority. Working in collaboration with other staff to keep the rooms and toys clean.
• Implement activities given by lead after care coordinator. These may include crafts, projects, or movement activities/games.
• Communicate positively with students and colleagues.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and school events as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned by Director

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; CDA (Child Development Associate) credentials preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year working with children in a licensed childcare facility or preschool setting.
• Background Check: Ability to pass a mandatory state criminal background check and fingerprinting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• High school diploma required; coursework or credentials in early childhood education a plus.

Key Skills & Physical Requirements

• Ability to change classrooms, age groups, and tasks multiple times per day with a positive attitude.
• Capacity to stand, sit on the floor, bend, and lift up to 40 pounds frequently.
• Ability to take quick directions from lead teachers and verbally brief parents at pickup when needed.

Benefits:

• Paid Sick leave in accordance with state and local laws.
• 2 personal days
• Major Jewish Holiday and federal holidays off
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits with cost sharing
• 403B retirement options
• Supplemental benefits
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Long term and Short term Disability

Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School is a vibrant independent day school rooted in Jewish tradition and committed to academic excellence. While our identity is grounded in Orthodox heritage and modern Jewish life, we welcome faculty of all backgrounds who are inspired by our mission and eager to contribute to a values-driven educational community.

Our educational philosophy centers on fostering ethical character, intellectual curiosity, respect for diverse perspectives, and a deep sense of community responsibility. We provide an environment where students engage deeply with Jewish learning while pursuing rigorous academics across all disciplines.

Faculty members at Beth Tfiloh serve as mentors and role models, helping students grow as thoughtful, compassionate, and engaged citizens. Applicants of all faiths and cultural backgrounds who share our passion for education and our commitment to developing well-rounded young people are encouraged to apply.