Child Care Teacher - Kids Care Plus

The Family Tree, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Family Tree, Inc. in Baltimore is seeking a Childcare Teacher for Kids Care Plus to provide skilled childcare for children aged two through twelve and to implement daily activities that promote learning, independence, and social interactions.

The role requires at least 1 year with preschoolers, a high school diploma or equivalent, and 90 clock hours of approved early childhood coursework, plus MSDE yearly COK clock hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 90 clock hours of approved early childhood coursework required.
• Dependable transportation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled childcare to toddlers and children aged two through twelve years.
• Reinforce lessons by reviewing material one-on-one or in small groups.
• Teach drawing, painting, craft, and language skills (songs).
• Participate in recreational play and teaching activities.
• Communicate with parents and caregivers.
• Observe and monitor play and interactions.
• Instruct children in health and personal habits.
• Assist in preparing and serving meals or snacks.
• Attend to hygienic needs (diapers, etc.).
• Maintain MSDE yearly COK clock hours.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

90 clock hours of approved early childhood coursework

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for providing skilled childcare to children who enroll at Kids Care Plus. The Teacher will implement daily activities that promote learning, independence, and social interactions.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for providing skilled childcare to children who enroll at Kids Care Plus. The Teacher will implement daily activities that promote learning, independence, and social interactions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide skilled childcare to toddlers and children aged two through twelve years.
• Reinforce lessons presented by the Lead Teacher by reviewing material with students one‑on‑one or in small groups.
• Teach simple drawing, painting, craft, and language skills (e.g., songs)
• Actively participate in recreational play and teaching activities.
• Engage with children by applying knowledge of childhood development, including learning behavior and physical, mental, and emotional development.
• Maintain open communication with parents and caregivers.
• Observe and monitor children’s play and interactive activities.
• Instruct children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet habits
• Assisting in preparing and serving children’s meals, snacks, or beverages
• Attending to the hygienic needs of the children (including changing diapers)
• Maintain MSDE yearly COK clock hours.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

• Be at least 19 years of age
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent education
• 90 clock hours or equivalent of approved early childhood coursework

EXPERIENCE

• Have at least one (1) year of experience working with preschoolers in an approved setting
• Three (3) hours in ADA Compliance
• Nine (9) clock hours of approved training in communicating with staff, parents, and the public
• Have dependable transportation