Caliday Teacher's Aide - Morning & Afternoon Shift

Huffman Family Brands; Perry Hall (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Caliday is seeking a Teacher's Aide for its before and after care program to support school-age children. You will assist in implementing activities, supervise children, and help maintain a safe, engaging learning environment alongside the Program Director and School Age Teacher.

The ideal candidate will have some experience in childcare, strong communication with families, and a commitment to fostering a positive classroom culture using Conscious Discipline principles.

Qualifications

• Some experience in the childcare field is preferred.
• Strong communication with parents and staff.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn Conscious Discipline techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assists with management of the program space ensuring compliance with regulations and policies.
• Provides a welcoming environment for children, parents and visitors.
• Assists with implementing age-appropriate activities per Caliday curriculum.
• Supervises children during activities and counsels using behavior management techniques.
• Communicates effectively with parents and provides regular updates on program happenings.
• Maintains open communication with team, parents, and school community.
• Ensures classroom appearance, cleanliness, and safety.
• Identifies opportunities or problems and works with teachers to resolve.
• Keeps yearly certification requirements up to date.

Skills

Childcare experience

Communication with parents

Behavior management

Conscious Discipline knowledge

Education

Some experience in childcare field

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.