School-Age Care Aide - Engaging & Safe Aftercare

Huffman Family Brands; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Huffman Family Brands' Caliday School Age Program in Baltimore is seeking a Teacher's Aide to support the before and after care for school-age children. You will help implement activities, supervise children, and maintain a safe, learning-focused environment.

This role emphasizes collaboration with the Program Director and School Age Teacher, adherence to MSDE-OCC regulations, and ongoing certification requirements to grow within the Caliday family.

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare is preferred.
• Strong communication with families is essential.
• Ability to work with children in a classroom setting.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Childcare experience

Communication with parents

Classroom management

Team collaboration

Job description

Huffman Family Brands' Caliday School Age Program in Baltimore is seeking a Teacher's Aide to support the before and after care for school-age children. You will help implement activities, supervise children, and maintain a safe, learning-focused environment.

This role emphasizes collaboration with the Program Director and School Age Teacher, adherence to MSDE-OCC regulations, and ongoing certification requirements to grow within the Caliday family.