Recreation & Parks - Lead Teacher (Child Care Leader)

St Mary's County Government•Hollywood, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist school age care site directors with the operation of before and after school programs. Interact with all children in care by talking and participating in activities with them. Always supervise children to ensure their safety. Plan craft activities, group games and team building activities appropriate for elementary school age children. Implements accommodation plans for special needs children, taking direction from inclusion staff and site director. Acts as site director in his/her absence. Hours: Part-time, Monday – Friday during SMCPS school year. Must be available to work 6:15-9am AND 2:30-6:30pm, as well as Out of School Camp days, 2-hour delay and 2-hour early dismissal days. Some evenings and weekends are required for special events. Summer Camp positions available June – August. The School Age Lead Teacher will: Always maintain a professional self-image and project the values of the department, act as a positive role model for the children and an advocate of inclusion in the community; Plan monthly activities that are developmentally appropriate for elementary school age children and achievable for small to large groups of children for combined lesson plans by established deadlines; Communicate with site director, parents, coordinator, and other staff in a professional and respectful manner regarding children’s progress, areas of concern and needs; Maintain all program materials and locations in a clean and orderly manner; Comply state licensing requirements and departmental procedures; Monitor individuals and/or groups of children in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, playground, etc.) for the purpose of enforcing program rules and procedures regarding student behavior and participation and/or providing a safe, respectful, and positive multicultural environment; Review accommodation plans for children, implement plans to include all children in the program; Run site in the absence of the site director; Attend monthly staff meetings and mandatory meetings/trainings; Assist in preparing for and running special events sponsored by the division; Complete other duties as assigned by site director, recreation specialist or coordinator.

Requirements

Must have work or volunteer experience with children in a licensed program or formal care/recreation setting.
Must have completed 90-hour child growth and development and school age curriculum (Maryland State Department of Education School Age Lead Teacher) OR be a licensed teacher.
Must have transportation to various sites throughout the county.
Must be at least 19 years old.
Must maintain current approved CPR/First Aid certifications.
Must obtain Medication Administration certification through MSDE.
Must comply with all training requirements required by MSDE, including, but not limited to Basic Health and Safety Training, COVID-19 training, including All American’s with Disabilities Act Training, 9-hour communication class or 1 college course for credit and 12 hours of annual training.
An acceptable general background investigation to include a federal, state, and local state criminal history, and a sex offender registry check.
Individuals in this position cannot be listed as having a founded child abuse or neglect complaint and must pass a Child Protective Services check.
Must always maintain approved CPR and First Aid certification.
Must submit Office of Child Care Medical Report prior to first day of work and every 5 years thereafter.

Nice To Haves

I – Entry Level: Must be Maryland State Department of Education School Age Teacher qualified.
II – Must have valid teacher’s certification AND 2 years of experience working in an approved setting.
III – Must have valid teacher’s certification AND over 5 years of experience working in an approved setting.

Responsibilities

Assist school age care site directors with the operation of before and after school programs.
Interact with all children in care by talking and participating in activities with them.
Always supervise children to ensure their safety.
Plan craft activities, group games and team building activities appropriate for elementary school age children.
Implement accommodation plans for special needs children, taking direction from inclusion staff and site director.
Act as site director in his/her absence.
Maintain a professional self-image and project the values of the department, act as a positive role model for the children and an advocate of inclusion in the community.
Plan monthly activities that are developmentally appropriate for elementary school age children and achievable for small to large groups of children for combined lesson plans by established deadlines.
Communicate with site director, parents, coordinator, and other staff in a professional and respectful manner regarding children’s progress, areas of concern and needs.
Maintain all program materials and locations in a clean and orderly manner.
Comply state licensing requirements and departmental procedures.
Monitor individuals and/or groups of children in a variety of settings for the purpose of enforcing program rules and procedures regarding student behavior and participation and/or providing a safe, respectful, and positive multicultural environment.
Review accommodation plans for children, implement plans to include all children in the program.
Run site in the absence of the site director.
Attend monthly staff meetings and mandatory meetings/trainings.
Assist in preparing for and running special events sponsored by the division.
Complete other duties as assigned by site director, recreation specialist or coordinator.