Caliday Teacher's Aide - Afternoon Shift

Huffman Family Brands; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Caliday is seeking a Teacher's Aide to support the before- and after-care program for school-age children, collaborating with the Program Director and School Age Teacher to deliver a safe, engaging environment where kids can explore and learn.

You will assist with space management, supervise activities, implement Caliday's curriculum, greet families by name, communicate updates, keep the classroom clean and safe, and help resolve concerns in partnership with the director; continuing education

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the program space and ensure compliance with regulations and policies.
• Provide a welcoming and friendly environment for children, parents and visitors.
• Assist with implementing activities that are age appropriate and align with Caliday curriculum.
• Supervise children during activities and use appropriate behavior management techniques.
• Communicate with parents and provide updates on program happenings.
• Maintain clean, safe and well-presented classroom spaces.
• Identify opportunities or problems and work with supervisors to resolve.
• Maintain yearly certification requirements including continuing education credits.

Skills

Communication with parents

Child supervision

Team collaboration

Behavior management

Education

Some experience in childcare

Tools

Conscious Discipline

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.