Caliday Teacher's Aide - Afternoon Shift

Huffman Family Brands; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Caliday School Age Program seeks a Teacher's Aide to support before/after care for school-age children. You will assist the program with activities, supervision, and ensuring a safe, engaging learning space aligned with the Caliday curriculum.

You will work with the Program Director and School Age Teacher, ensuring MSDE-OCC compliance and regular parent updates. Experience in childcare and a commitment to growth within the Caliday family are ideal.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have some experience in the childcare field.
• Ability to supervise children using calming behavior management techniques.
• Excellent communication with parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with management of the program space and ensure compliance with MSDE-OCC regulations, company standards, policies and procedures.
• Provide a welcoming and friendly environment for children, parents, and visitors.
• Assist with implementing age-appropriate activities per Caliday curriculum.
• Supervise children during activities and use Conscious Discipline for behavior management.
• Communicate with parents and school community about program happenings and updates.
• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and appearance of the classroom.
• Identify opportunities or problems and work with Program Director to resolve.

Job description

Description

Within each Caliday School Age Program, you will find a team committed to inspiring children in new, fun, and engaging experiences so they can explore and pursue 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.

Requirements

The Caliday Teacher's Aide works directly with the Program Director and School Age Teacher in the operations of the before and after care program for school age children; assisting in the implementation of activities to ensure the Caliday mission, vision and values are upheld, and the children are provided with a safe and learning environment.

Essential Functions:

• Assists with the management of 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.
• Assists with the implementation of activities that are age appropriate and stimulating in accordance with the provided Caliday curriculum.
• 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 School Age Teacher and/or Program Director to resolve.
• Maintains yearly certification requirements including Continuing Education Credits.

Education/Experience:

• The ideal candidate will have some experience in the childcare field.