School Age Child Care Teacher - Deer Crossing Elementary School

Ymca Of Frederick County; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free membership

Discount on Y programs

MD Sick leave

Job summary

YMCA of Frederick County is seeking a BASE Teacher for the Frederick, MD site. The role involves caring for small groups of children before/after school and in summer, with program operation oversight when the Site Director is absent.

You will ensure safe, engaging programming aligned with MSDE guidelines, manage activities, and maintain communication with parents, staff, and the school community.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• 400 hours of school-age experience or 1 year caring for school-age children.
• 6 semester hours or 90 clock hours of approved training in Child Development and 45 hours in Curriculum.
• 9 clock hours of training in communicating with staff, parents, and the public, or equivalent.
• 3 clock hours of training in ADA compliance

Responsibilities

• Ensure high quality programming compliant with MSDE guidelines.
• Take charge of the program in the absence of the Site Director.
• Maintain child safety by following YMCA Code of Conduct.
• Maintain a high safety standard and accident prevention.
• Promote activities across arts, humanities, health, wellness, STEM, and literacy.
• Lead specific activities as directed by supervisor.
• Build a warm, respectful relationship with children and provide a secure environment.
• Be at assigned site during all hours of operation and during summer.
• Communicate with parents about the child’s day and behavior issues.
• Assist site director with family events and with school/community coordination.

Skills

Problem solving

Time management

Leadership

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Coaching

Organizational skills

Ethical behavior

Work ethic

Y-Voice values

Education

High school diploma or GED

College coursework for credit

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: YMCA of Frederick County - Frederick, MD 21701, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $17.37 - $19.00 Hourly, Deadline to apply: November 22, 2026

Imagine knowing that what you do each day positively effects the lives of children in your community. If you want to have that kind of impact, the Frederick YMCA is the perfect fit for you! We are hiring team members for our BASE (Before and After School Enrichment) program. We'd love you to have you join the Frederick YMCA family!

POSITION SUMMARY

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. This position is responsible for caring for small groups of children independently at a school site before and after school and/or summer. The BASE Teacher is responsible for the overall operation of the program in the absence of the Site Director.

BENEFITS

• Free Membership (Individual)
• Discount on Y programs
• MD Sick leave for individuals older than 18 years of age

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

He/she must have the ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of MSDE regulations; demonstrate problem solving skills and reasoning ability; effective and efficient time management; demonstrate capacity for managing and leading people; excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal and coaching skills, and organizational skills; ability to exemplify a “Y-Voice” that demonstrates determination, genuine concern, welcoming attitude, hopefulness and a nurturing spirit. Understand ethical behavior and business practices, and ensure that own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization; maintain a work ethic that holds a high standard to organizational accountability.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Program Management

• Insure high quality programming to be compliant with MSDE guidelines and provide a safe, welcoming and nurturing environment for all participants and staff.
• Take charge of the program in the absence of the Site Director.
• Insure all children’s safety by following the discipline policy and YMCA Code of Conduct.
• Maintain a high safety standard and accident/injury prevention standard.
• Work with the site director to insure a high quality program by incorporating a variety of activities designed to promote arts and humanities, character development, health, wellness and fitness, STEM, service learning, homework support, literacy and social competence/conflict resolution.
• Take the lead on specific activities as directed by your supervisor to help implement a quality child care program.
• Build a warm respectful relationship with all the children and provide a secure environment through supervision while encouraging development of abilities and responsibilities for a child’s behavior.
• Be at assigned site during all hours of operation throughout the school year and as scheduled during the summer.
• Maintain an open and approachable attitude to parents at all times.
• Communicate with parents on the positive aspects of the child’s day as well as on any behavior issues.
• Assist site director in conducting family events quarterly to develop and maintain positive parent and child relationships.
• Assist the site director in maintaining positive relationships through open communication between the school, staff and parents.

Administrative

• Perform all administrative function as they relate to the BASE department and site operations.
• Assist the Site Director in promoting the Y programs with the parents, school and community, ensuring healthy programs.
• Assist the Site Director when needed in the completion of administrative duties including but not limited to the following: incident/accident reports, attendance sheets, and USDA food program documents.
• Participate in a minimum of one YMCA event throughout the year, not to include volunteer events.
• Follow the chain of command as it pertains to programmatic issues.
• Participate in and complete staff trainings as needed to enhance all aspects of program delivery and other trainings as directed.
• Work directly with Annual Campaign Team to insure annual site goals are met.
• Maintain confidentiality in dealing with programmatic issues, staff and participant information and not disseminate it outside of the program.
• Comply with the child care dress code while working or representing the YMCA.
• Comply with all Paycom procedures.
• Maintain a professional image and attitude while working or representing the YMCA.

Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• Must hold a high school diploma or GED, or completed college coursework for credit.
• Must have the following approved training and experience:
• 6 Semester hours or 90 clock hours of approved training, 45 hours of which must be in Child Development and 45 in Curriculum.
• 400 hours of experience in a school age environment, OR 1 year caring for school age children in a registered family child care.
• 9 clock hours of approved training in communicating with staff, parents, and the public, or equivalent.
• 3 clock hours of training in ADA compliance
• Must have exceptional work ethic and strength of character.