Before and After School Programs: Directors and Teachers for School Age Child Care

Howard County Government • Various Locations, MD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Howard County Recreation and Parks is seeking energetic, talented, positive, and motivated staff for its Before and After School Child Care Programs located at local elementary schools throughout the County. These programs are licensed by the Office of Child Care (OCC). Candidates must be available for every morning OR every afternoon for program consistency. Free training and PTO leave are available for all staff. For those who work both morning and afternoons, Monday-Friday, full-time health benefits and part-time paid leave (vacation, sick, and personal) may be available after a probationary period for qualified staff. Previous leadership or teaching experience is preferred, but all candidates must be comfortable being active with children, being a positive role model, and participating in activities daily. Special consideration will be given to candidates with a background in education, recreation, exercise and/or sports science or related fields.

Requirements

• Must successfully pass a criminal background check, State and Federal.
• All applicants must have OR be able to obtain certification in Standard First Aid, CPR and all other training classes required by MSDE Office of Child Care.
• Staff are required to take continuing education units each school year.
• Teacher: Minimum age 19; Must have current 90-hour child care certification (45 hrs in Growth & Development AND 45 hrs in School Age Curriculum or equivalent) AND 400 hours supervising school-aged children; Must have completion certificates for Basic Health and Safety and Including All Children and the ADA.
• Director: Minimum age 21; Must have 135-hour child care certification (45 hrs in Growth & Development, 45 hrs in School Age Curriculum AND 45 hrs in Child Care Administration or equivalent) AND 400 hours supervising school-aged children; Must have completion certificates for Basic Health and Safety (BHS), current BHS update, Medication Administration, Emergency Preparedness and Including All Children and the ADA.
• Teacher Director Qualified: Minimum age 19; Must have 135-hour child care certification (45 hrs in Growth & Development, 45 hrs in School Age Curriculum AND 45 hrs in Child Care Administration or equivalent) AND 400 hours supervising school-aged children; Must have completion certificates for Basic Health and Safety (BHS), current BHS update, Medication Administration, Emergency Preparedness and Including All Children and the ADA.
• All staff must be able to supply any of the following to get qualified by OCC: High school diploma, unofficial college transcript and/or child care course certificates.

Nice To Haves

• Previous leadership or teaching experience preferred
• Background in education, recreation, exercise and/or sports science or related fields

Responsibilities

• Leading organized games, hands-on and group activities in an engaging positive manner
• Maintaining professional communication with everyone encountered
• Preparing snack while following OCC regulations
• Planning school-age appropriate activities for a well-rounded recreation program
• Assisting with other duties as needed

Benefits

• Free training
• PTO leave
• Full-time health benefits (for those working both morning and afternoons, Monday-Friday, after probationary period)
• Part-time paid leave (vacation, sick and personal) (for those working both morning and afternoons, Monday-Friday, after probationary period)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED