Child Care Aide Rockville MD

Kids After Hours Inc; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 14,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Kids After Hours seeks energetic staff for morning and afternoon shifts to help supervise and engage school-age children in a safe, fun environment.

You will assist with setup, lead activities, and support families during drop-off and pick-up, while maintaining safety and clear communication with leadership.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience working with children (early education or childcare preferred).
• Ability to lead, plan, organize and implement program activities.
• Team player with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Must be 16 years old or older.

Responsibilities

• Assist with set-up/clean-up of the room, prepare snacks and set up/clean up activities.
• Organize, label and replace equipment, games, and toys.
• Provide hands-on supervision for kids, ensuring safety and engagement.
• Lead a variety of small and large group activities (crafts, nature, songs, games, etc.).
• Engage positively with children; teach favorite activities (games, knitting, guitar).
• KAH Greeters assist with drop-off/pick-up and communicate with parents about the day.
• Know, enforce and follow all safety guidelines and emergency procedures.
• Report to site Director; complete 6 hours of continuing education annually.

Skills

Lead

Plan

Organize

Communicate

Team player

Job description

Company Overview

Kids After Hours has been providing school aged children with quality childcare and summer camp programs since 1989. Our staff’s energy and creativity makes Kids After Hours a truly special and unique place for kids to come and have fun. We provide a balance of child initiated and staff directed activities that reflect our kids’ interests and backgrounds. We offer both organized activities, such as literacy, cultural arts, S.T.E.M., arts and crafts, sports, monthly clubs, cooking, as well as free play options. By being active listeners we provide a safe and accepting environment for our children. We encourage interactions that lead toward responsibility and respect for others.

Company Overview

Kids After Hours has been providing school aged children with quality childcare and summer camp programs since 1989. Our staff’s energy and creativity makes Kids After Hours a truly special and unique place for kids to come and have fun. We provide a balance of child initiated and staff directed activities that reflect our kids’ interests and backgrounds. We offer both organized activities, such as literacy, cultural arts, S.T.E.M., arts and crafts, sports, monthly clubs, cooking, as well as free play options. By being active listeners we provide a safe and accepting environment for our children. We encourage interactions that lead toward responsibility and respect for others.

Morning and/or afternoon shifts available: 7-9:30 am and 3-6:30pm

Responsibilities And Duties

• Assist with set-up/clean-up of the room, preparing snack, implementing or setting up/cleaning up activities
• Organize, label, and replace equipment, games, and toys
• Provide hands-on supervision for kids. This includes playing and being involved while still being sure kids are safe and being watched.
• Organize and lead a variety of small and large group activities, which may include crafts, nature, songs, games, Kids Night Out, etc.
• Have positive interactions with the children, which can include teaching your favorite games, teaching them to knit or play the guitar, etc
• KAH Greeters assist parents with drop off and pick up, provide any important information from the day, and answer questions. You will also communicate with parents about participant’s experiences and report concerns to Leadership
• Know, enforce, and follow all safety guidelines associated with childcare and all program areas. This includes but is not limited to being responsible for children's safety and their whereabouts at all times. You will also be responsible for knowing and understanding all emergency procedures associated with the program
• Responsible for receiving 6 hours of continuing education annually
• Aides will report to the site Director

Qualifications And Skills

• At least 1-2 years experience working with children
• Ability to lead, plan, organize, and implement program activities
• Ability to work as a member of a team and the ability to accomplish tasks with little direct supervision
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• You must be 16 years old or older