Child Care Counselor Westbrook Es

Kids After Hours Inc; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Kids After Hours Inc. provides after-school childcare and summer programs and is seeking dedicated staff to support room setup, supervise children, and lead activities in a safe environment.

You'll organize crafts, nature activities, songs, and games, interact positively with children, greet parents during drop-off and pickup, and report any concerns to the site Director while following all safety procedures.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience working with children.
• Ability to lead, plan, and organize activities.
• Strong teamwork and supervision skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with set-up/clean-up of the room and snack prep.
• Organize, label, and replace equipment and toys.
• Provide hands-on supervision and ensure children's safety.
• Lead small and large group activities, e.g., crafts and games.
• Interact positively with children and model respectful behavior.
• Greet parents at drop-off/pick-up and communicate about the day.
• Follow safety guidelines and emergency procedures.
• Report to the site Director and complete required education hours.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

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.

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, whichmay include crafts, nature, songs, games, KidsNight 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 childcareand all program areas. This includes but is not limited to being responsible for children'ssafety and their whereabouts at all times. You will also be responsible forknowingand understanding allemergency 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.