Caliday School Age Teacher - Morning Shift

Huffman Family Brands•Kingsville, MD

About The Position

Caliday School Age Teachers assist the Program Director with operating the before- and after-care program for school-age children. They implement activities that uphold Caliday’s mission, vision, and values while providing children with a safe, engaging learning environment. The role also provides support and direction to the teacher assistant. Teachers manage the program space in accordance with MSDE-OCC regulations and company standards, policies, and procedures. They welcome children, parents, and visitors; deliver age-appropriate activities using the Caliday curriculum; supervise children and support their behavior using Conscious Discipline and appropriate behavior-management techniques; and communicate regularly with parents, colleagues, and the school community. They also maintain a clean, safe classroom, work with the team to address program opportunities or problems, and keep yearly certifications current, including Continuing Education Credits.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Manage the program space and ensure compliance with MSDE-OCC regulations and company standards, policies, and procedures.
Provide a welcoming and friendly environment for children, parents, and visitors.
Implement age-appropriate, stimulating activities in accordance with the Caliday curriculum and manage the classroom effectively.
Assist and supervise children during activities; counsel them as needed using Conscious Discipline and appropriate behavior-management techniques.
Communicate effectively with parents by greeting them by name, addressing concerns promptly, providing positive feedback, and sharing regular program updates.
Maintain open and effective communication with the team, parents, and school community.
Maintain the appearance, cleanliness, and safety of the classroom environment.
Identify program opportunities or problems and work with team members to resolve them.
Maintain yearly certification requirements, including Continuing Education Credits.
Support and direct the teacher assistant.