Caliday Teacher's Aide - Afternoon Shift

Celebree; Maryland; On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; 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 loans

Flexible schedule

And more

Job summary

Celebree’s Caliday School Age Program is seeking a Teacher's Aide to support the before/after school care team, assist in implementing activities, and help create a safe, engaging learning environment for children.

You will collaborate with the Program Director and School Age Teacher, maintain high standards of care, and communicate with families to ensure a positive experience for all participants.

Qualifications

• Some experience in the childcare field.
• Ability to support before/after school care activities.

Responsibilities

• Assists with management of the program space, ensuring compliance with MSDE-OCC regulations and company policies.
• Provides a welcoming environment for children, parents and visitors.
• Assists with implementing age-appropriate activities aligned with Caliday curriculum.
• Supervises children during activities and uses behavior management techniques.
• Communicates with parents and school community; provides regular updates on happenings.
• Maintains classroom appearance, cleanliness and safety.
• Identifies opportunities or problems and coordinates with Staff to resolve.
• Keeps yearly certification requirements including Continuing Education Credits.

Skills

Childcare experience

Education

Experience in childcare

Job 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 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.