Caliday Floater School-Age Teacher - Harford/Baltimore County

Huffman Family Brands; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Caliday is seeking a Program Director travel support to coordinate before/after care across district programs. You will assist the Program Director, implement engaging activities, and ensure a safe, educational environment for school-age children.

You will lead teachers, coordinate with parents and the community, and uphold Caliday's mission and standards while traveling between sites within the designated district.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have an AA degree (or credit equivalent) in Elementary Education, Psychology, Child Development, Family Studies or a similar discipline OR the 45 clock hours Child Development, birth through school-age, and the 45 clock hours Curriculum for School Age Care
• The ideal candidate will have the 9 clock hours of training in communicating with staff, parents, and the public, CPR and First Aid training certificate, Basic Health and Safety training certificate and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) training certificate.
• The ideal candidate will have flexibility and the willingness to travel to different programs.
• Candidates are required to have 400 hours of experience working with School Age children in a professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Manages the program space, ensuring compliance with all MSDE-OCC regulations, company standards, policies and procedures.
• Provides a welcoming and friendly environment for all children, parents and visitors.
• Implements activities that are age appropriate and stimulating in accordance with the provided Caliday curriculum; manages effective classroom management; ensures that the duties of the implemented activities are clearly delegated and communicated to all staff involved.
• Assists and supervises children during all activities; counsels children as needed using Conscious Discipline and appropriate behavior management techniques.
• Maintains open and effective communication with team, parents and school community.
• Ensures that the appearance, cleanliness, and safety of the classroom environment is appropriately maintained.
• Identifies opportunities and/or problems in the program and works with the assistant teacher and/or program director to resolve.
• Maintains yearly certification requirements including Continuing Education Credits.

Skills

Conscious Discipline

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Travel to Multiple Programs

Education

AA degree or credit equivalent in Elementary Education, Psychology, Child Development, Family Studies or similar

45 clock hours Child Development (birth through school-age)

45 clock hours Curriculum for School Age Care

Tools

CPR & First Aid Certification

Basic Health & Safety Training

ADA Training Certification

Job description

Description

Description

Within each Caliday School Age Program, you will find a team committed to inspiring children in new, fun, and engaging experiences that rally them in the exploration and pursuit of their passions. Together, we create safe and trusted spaces to enhance the lives of children, families, team members, and communities. At Caliday, we are committed to offering qualified educators rewarding childcare jobs. We encourage staff members with opportunities to further their knowledge and experience within the childcare field, promoting both self-growth and the chance to grow within the Caliday family.

Position Summary

To travel between programs in a designated district, assisting the Program Director in the direction of the operations of the before and after care program for school age children; implementing activities to ensure the Caliday mission, vision and values are upheld, and the children are provided with a safe and learning environment. To provide support and direction to the school age teachers and teacher's aides.

Essential Functions:

• Manages the program space, ensuring compliance with all MSDE-OCC regulations, company standards, policies and procedures.
• Provides a welcoming and friendly environment for all children, parents and visitors.
• Implements activities that are age appropriate and stimulating in accordance with the provided Caliday curriculum; manages effective classroom management; ensures that the duties of the implemented activities are clearly delegated and communicated to all staff involved.
• Assists and supervises children during all activities; counsels children as needed using Conscious Discipline and appropriate behavior management techniques.
• Maintains open and effective communication with team, parents and school community.
• Ensures that the appearance, cleanliness, and safety of the classroom environment is appropriately maintained.
• Identifies opportunities and/or problems in the program and works with the assistant teacher and/or program director to resolve.
• Maintains yearly certification requirements including Continuing Education Credits.

Requirements

Education/Experience:

• The ideal candidate will have an AA degree (or credit equivalent) in Elementary Education, Psychology, Child Development, Family Studies or a similar discipline OR the 45 clock hours Child Development, birth through school-age, and the 45 clock hours Curriculum for School Age Care
• The ideal candidate will have the 9 clock hours of training in communicating with staff, parents, and the public, CPR and First Aid training certificate, Basic Health and Safety training certificate and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) training certificate.
• The ideal candidate will have flexibility and the willingness to travel to different programs.
• Candidates are required to have 400 hours of experience working with School Age children in a professional environment.