Caliday School Age Teacher - Morning Shift

Huffman Family Brands; Fork (MD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral program

Professional development assistance

Employee assistance program

Childcare Discount

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee Support Loans

Flexible schedule

AND MORE!

Job summary

Caliday School Age Programs are seeking qualified teachers to support the Program Director in before and after care for school-age children. You will implement engaging activities, ensure a safe learning environment, and provide guidance using Conscious Discipline.

The role requires a relevant education background or 400 hours of school-age experience, with strong communication to parents and a collaborative team approach within Caliday family.

Qualifications

• AA or BA in Elementary Education or related field or equivalent clock hours.
• CPR and First Aid training certificates and ADA training.
• 400 hours of experience with school-age children in a professional setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist Program Director in operations of before/after care for school age children.
• Implement age-appropriate activities aligned with Caliday curriculum.
• Provide a safe, engaging learning environment and effective classroom management.
• Counsel children as needed using Conscious Discipline techniques.
• Communicate with parents: greet by name, address concerns promptly, provide updates.
• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and appearance of the classroom.
• Identify opportunities or problems and collaborate to resolve them.

Skills

Child supervision

Conscious Discipline

Parent communication

Education

AA/BA in Elementary Education

45 clock hours Child Development

45 clock hours Curriculum for School Age Care

CPR & First Aid certification

ADA training

400 hours experience with School Age children

Job description

Description

Benefits:

• Referral program
• Professional development assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Childcare Discount
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee Support Loans
• Flexible schedule
• AND MORE!

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.