Caliday School Age Teacher - Morning/Afternoon Shift

Huffman Family Brands; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Caliday School Age is seeking an educator to assist the Program Director in the before- and after-care program for school-age children. You will implement activities aligned with the Caliday curriculum and ensure a safe, engaging learning environment.

The ideal candidate has an AA or BA in Elementary Education or related field or at least 400 hours of school-age experience, plus CPR/First Aid, Basic Health and Safety, and ADA training. You will support staff and maintain program quality.

Qualifications

• Strong communication with parents and staff.
• Ability to manage a safe, engaging classroom environment.
• Experience applying age-appropriate activities and curricula.

Responsibilities

• Manage the program space and ensure compliance with regulations and policies.
• Create a welcoming environment for children, parents, and visitors.
• Implement activities aligned with the Caliday curriculum and maintain effective classroom management.
• Supervise and counsel children using Conscious Discipline and behavior-management techniques.
• Communicate with parents and school community about program happenings and updates.
• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and appearance of the classroom.
• Identify opportunities to improve the program and work with the team to resolve issues.
• Maintain yearly certification requirements including continuing education.

Skills

Effective communication

Classroom management

Team collaboration

Conscious Discipline

Education

AA or BA in Elementary Education / Psychology / Child Development

400 hours experience with school-age children

Job 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.

Caliday School Age Teachers assist the Program Director in 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 teacher assistant.

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.
• Assists and supervises children during all activities; counsels children as needed using Conscious Discipline and appropriate behavior management techniques.
• Communicates effectively with parents, e.g., greeting by name, addressing concerns in a timely manner, giving positive feedback, and providing regular updates on program happenings.
• 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 other team members to resolve.
• Maintains yearly certification requirements including Continuing Education Credits.

Requirements

Education/Experience:

• The ideal candidate will have an AA or bachelor’s 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.
• Candidates are required to have 400 hours of experience working with School Age children in a professional environment.