School Age Teacher: Flexible Schedule + Professional Development

Huffman Family Brands; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral program

Professional development assistance

Employee assistance program

Childcare Discount

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee Support Loans

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Caliday School Age Teachers assist the Program Director in the operations of the before and after care program for school age children; implementing activities to ensure the Caliday mission, vision and values are upheld, and the children are provided with a safe and learning environment. To provide support and direction to the teacher assistant.

Caliday emphasizes creating engaging, age-appropriate activities, safe spaces, and ongoing professional development to staff, with a focus on Conscious

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have an AA or bachelor’s degree (or credit equivalent) in Elementary Education, Psychology, Child Development, Family Studies or a similar discipline OR the 45 clock hours Child Development, birth through school-age, and the 45 clock hours Curriculum for School Age Care
• The ideal candidate will have the 9 clock hours of training in communicating with staff, parents, and the public, CPR and First Aid training certificate, Basic Health and Safety training certificate and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) training certificate.
• Candidates are required to have 400 hours of experience working with School Age children in a professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Manages 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.
• Implements activities that are age-appropriate and stimulating in accordance with the provided Caliday curriculum; manages effective classroom management.
• 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 other team members to resolve.
• Maintains yearly certification requirements including Continuing Education Credits.

Skills

Conscious Discipline

Effective communication

Education

AA or BA in Elementary Education / Psychology / Child Development

45 clock hours Child Development (birth–school-age)

45 clock hours Curriculum for School Age Care

9 clock hours training in communication with staff/parents/public

CPR and First Aid certification

ADA training certification

400 hours experience with school-age children

Job description

Caliday School Age Teachers assist the Program Director in the operations of the before and after care program for school age children; implementing activities to ensure the Caliday mission, vision and values are upheld, and the children are provided with a safe and learning environment. To provide support and direction to the teacher assistant.

Caliday emphasizes creating engaging, age-appropriate activities, safe spaces, and ongoing professional development to staff, with a focus on Conscious