School Age Teacher/Aide - Before & Aftercare

First Baptist Church of Glenarden; Landover (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established community-focused organization is seeking dedicated individuals to join their Before and After Care Program. This role involves supervising and teaching school-age children, ensuring a safe and engaging environment. With a commitment to nurturing young minds, you'll prepare lesson plans and lead fun activities while maintaining compliance with program standards. This position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a positive impact in children's lives, all while enjoying a supportive work culture and a range of benefits. If you have a passion for education and a heart for service, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Short Term and Long-Term Disability

Employer paid group life & AD&D insurance

Paid time off and holidays

403b with employer contribution

Paid Birthday Day Off

Paid parental leave including adoption

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Qualifications

• Must be at least 19 years old and have a servant's heart.
• 1 year of experience with children aged 5-12 is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise school-aged students during program operation.
• Prepare lesson plans and lead instructions for designated groups.

Skills

Experience working with children

Supervision skills

Ability to work in a team

Gracious demeanor

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

6 semester hours or 90 clock hours of approved training

Job description

FBCG/PGCA is a COVID-19 Vaccinated Workplace

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Before and After Care Program serves school-age students between the ages of five and thirteen. Before Care operates from 6:45 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. After Care operates from 2:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. We provide learning opportunities through the participation in fun activities. Time is allotted for homework and supervised free play. The Before and After Care Program also offers “All Day” care to parents for school age students on days when their schools are closed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for teaching and supervising school-aged students during program operation.
• Prepare appropriate weekly lesson plans and lead instructions for designated group.
• Ensure that all equipment is secured at the end of the program day.
• Assist with all program activities as assigned by Program Director.
• Ensure compliance to program rules and regulations.
• Maintain daily attendance records and make reports as required.
• Participate in general planning of programs and staff training as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be saved, have a servant’s heart, and be a member, in good standing or willing to join and become a member in good standing at FBCG.
• Must be a Christian example, as well as support the work and ministry of SMI.
• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• Must have at least one (1) year of experience working with children between the ages of 5-12.
• Must hold a high school diploma or a certificate of high school equivalence or have successfully completed courses for credit from an accredited college or university; and have successfully completed:
• 6 semester hours or 90 clock hours or their equivalent of approved pre-employment training; and
• One of the following:
• 400 hours of experience working under supervision primarily with school age children in a licensed child care center, public or private school, or in a recreation and parks program or similar setting, or 400 hours of experience caring for school age children as a registered family day care provider,
• 1 year of college, or
• A combination of experience and college that together are equivalent to 1 year; and
• Provide evidence of completing approved continued training at the rate of at least 3 clock hours per full year of employment as a group leader.
• Required training can be offered with a 2-year employment commitment.
• Must love children and enjoy working with them.
• Must have the ability to supervise children and other team members.
• Must possess a gracious, Christ-like demeanor in demanding situations.
• Must be able to submit to authorities.

What’s in it for you (Benefits & Perks)

FBCG and PGCA offer a competitive package that includes medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 403b with employer-paid group life insurance. All benefits are based on full-time or part-time work status.

• Affordable medical, dental & vision coverage - large portion paid by employer!
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability – Paid by employer!
• Employer paid group life & AD&D insurance
• Vacation, Sick or PTO and holidays
• 403b with employer contribution
• Paid Birthday Day Off to celebrate you
• 2 weeks - Paid parental leave including adoption
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)