Caliday Teacher's Aide - Sparks Glencoe - Afternoon Shift

Job Details

Location:

Caliday Sparks - Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152

Salary Range: $16.00 - $16.00 hourly

Caliday Teacher’s Aide

To assist the Program Director and School Age Teacher 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.

• 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.
• Assists in the maintenance of an attractive and informative Parent Table that is updated regularly.
• Implements activities that are age-appropriate and stimulating in accordance with the provided Caliday curriculum; manages effective classroom management.
• Assists in the supervision of 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 the 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 School Age Teacher and Program Director to resolve.
• Maintains yearly certification requirements including Continuing Education Credits.

• The ideal candidate will have the energy and passion for working with elementary-aged children and a desire to grow within the childcare field.
• The ideal candidate will have CPR and First Aid training certificate and Basic Health and Safety training certificate.
• The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, flexibility and the ability to work in a team environment.