School-Age Aftercare Teacher — Impactful, Flexible Hours

Wonders Early Learning + Extended Day; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Medical with HRA

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability

403(b) retirement savings plan

Wonders tuition discounts

Professional development training

Job summary

Wonders Early Learning + Extended Day in Bethesda, MD is seeking an energetic Extended Day (School Age) Teacher to provide quality after-school care in our school-age programs. You will model positive behavior, offer hands-on activities, and support children's emotional development while collaborating with a dedicated team.

The role requires planning engaging activities aligned with the Wonders curriculum, regular communication with families, and participation in staff training and accreditation

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience working with children in an educational, recreational, or camp setting.
• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent is required. BA or AA in Education or related field is preferred.
• Coursework must include a minimum of 6 semester or 90 clock hours or the equivalent of approved school-age coursework in child development and curriculum planning.
• If no college courses taken for credit, at least 9 clock hours of approved training in communicating with staff, parents and the public.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Actively plan learning activities that are balanced in all areas and include: active/quiet, long/short, group/individual, cognitive/physical, large group/small group and child initiated/teacher directed.
• Implement policies, procedures, and practices in an organized and thorough manner.
• Actively participate, contribute, and cooperate in team planning sessions with Program Director and team.
• Meet with your team to lead planning and implementation of activities that are age-appropriate, process-oriented, and encourage divergent thinking, creativity, and problem-solving, based on Wonders extended day curriculum, philosophy and mission.
• Maintain open communication with Program Director regarding children, families, and team members.
• Assist in orientating and training new team members for center responsibilities.
• Share teaching responsibilities with all team members and provide clear and objective feedback.
• Plan and participate in special events for children and families.
• Ensure that all spaces used by the program are: physically and emotionally safe / interesting and engaging for children / clean and organized / reflect and support the lives and work of the children present / support children in their understanding of the diversity of our society.
• Develop behavior management strategies based on Wonders policy, with team and Program Director.
• Establish and nurture partnerships with families.
• Communicate with families on a regular basis to: inform them of program curriculum and activities / solicit information about their child's development and family events.
• Participate in accreditation and reaccreditation processes for your site.
• Attend a minimum of 18 hours of staff training yearly.
• Work extended hours on half and full-service days including winter and spring breaks and on early release days.

Skills

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Adaptability

Creativity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BA/AA in Education or related field preferred

Job description

Wonders Early Learning + Extended Day in Bethesda, MD is seeking an energetic Extended Day (School Age) Teacher to provide quality after-school care in our school-age programs. You will model positive behavior, offer hands-on activities, and support children's emotional development while collaborating with a dedicated team.

The role requires planning engaging activities aligned with the Wonders curriculum, regular communication with families, and participation in staff training and accreditation