Before and Aftercare Assistant Teacher

Job Details

Job Location:

Multi-Location - Columbia, MD 21046

Salary Range: $18.00 - $21.06 Hourly Job Category:
Education Who We Are

At the Community Action Council of Howard County (CAC), we have a mission to diminish poverty and enable self-sufficiency for all Howard County individuals, families, and children in need. We take action towards this mission by focusing on five critical services: housing assistance, food assistance, energy assistance, weatherization assistance, and early childhood education. CAC impacts our local society by changing lives and helping create a pathway through and out of poverty or just providing a hand up when one is needed.

As a Before and Aftercare Teacher, you play a crucial role in creating a learning environment based on sound developmentally appropriate practices. You adhere to the education, health, safety, and nutritional practices of CAC's Early Childhood Education (ECE) Program.

• Implement a Daily Program:
  Provide quality teacher and child-initiated activities in both large and small groups, indoor and outdoor play, and ensure timely and predictable transitions. Physical activity, including sitting, standing, kneeling, and bending, will be required.
• Supplies Management:
  Make timely requisitions for health, safety, and classroom supplies and maintain clean play areas. Set up and take down equipment as needed.
• Documentation and Attendance:
  Document attendance and adhere to the ECE student attendance policy.
• Professional Conduct:
  Represent a positive role model by maintaining the highest level of professional and ethical behavior in interactions with internal and external customers.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work cooperatively with all staff, supervisors, administrators, co-workers, community professionals, clients, and the public.
• Parental Involvement:
  Invite parents to become an integral part of the program, providing opportunities for their participation in classroom and agency activities.
• Training and Development:
  Attend and participate in in-service training, staff meetings, and other activities for professional development, meeting Maryland Office of Child Care requirements for the Maryland Child Care Credential of Level 3 or higher.
• Other Duties as Assigned

Community Action Council of Howard County is an equal opportunity employer.

*** Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.***

• Valid high school diploma or GED certificate.
• Minimum 19 years old.
• 45 hours
  - Child Growth & Development, 45 hours
  - Preschool Curriculum & Activities, 9 hours
  - Communication Skills (including all Children and the ADA), Basic Health and Safety Training
• 1 or more years of experience with children aged three to five.
• Proficient in reading, writing, comprehending, and speaking English.
• Proficient in Office Suite programs and able to use academic platforms as needed.
• Ability to work a split shift schedule, including both morning and afternoon hours.
• Ability to maintain a safe environment for up to 22 people, including the physical ability to evacuate students and clients during disaster drills and emergency situations.
• Ability to respond quickly to active children, ensuring their safety and the safety of others in the environment.

• Early Childhood Education experience.
• Data management experience.
• College courses in Early Childhood Education.

What We Offer:

CAC Benefits. A recruitment incentive may be offered for this position.

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