Zone Teacher

The PURPOSE of The EPICENTER, a nonprofit, is to Empower people,
Strengthen families and Build a sense of community and trust in our
communities.

Purpose of the Position: This position will provide supervision and care for the before and after
school needs of children attending the EPICENTER’s children programs. This position will work closely
with and under the supervision of the EPICENTER Site Director, in collaboration with, the Director of
Children’s Programming and is ultimately responsible to the EPICENTER Board of Directors.

Personal Abilities and Competencies
Leadership Skills: Able to establish a positive learning environment, demonstrates strong

often compromise the effectiveness of our mission, so we give our best in all things and hold
ourselves to high standards.

• Organization: Skilled in prioritizing tasks, efficiently managing time and resources with great

attention to detail.

• Computer Literacy: Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Word, Outlook

and Excel and Google Suite.

• Communication: Skilled in written and verbal communication when teaching children,

collaborating on tasks with staff, communicating with parents and preparing reports for their
supervisors

• Heart for the Community: This person needs to present a positive attitude, care for the welfare of

others and value diversity

Job Qualifications
Must meet the COMAR requirements to qualify as a Child Care Teacher in a
school age center:

• 19 years or older
• Hold a High school diploma or high school equivalence or have successfully completed

courses for credit from an accredited college or university

• Completed 3 clock hours of approved training in Americans with Disabilities Act compliance
• Within 90 days complete approved Basic Health and Safety training

• Must meet one of the following:
• 6 semester hours or 90 clock hours or their equivalent of approved preservice training
• 9 clock hours of approved training in communicating with staff, parents and the public or at

least one academic college course for credit and

• 400 hours of experience working with school-age children in an approved setting,

licensed child care center, public or private school, or registered family care provider

• 1 year of college or a combination of experience and college together that are

equivalent to one year or

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, elementary education, special

education, or child development

• Any academic subject and has 1800 hours of experience working with school aged children

in an approved setting

• Has qualified as a child care teacher in a school aged center before July 1, 2008 and has

been continuously employed in a school aged center

• Is certified to teach by the department of education of any other state to teach K-8th grade

Primary Responsibilities
Establish and maintain a safe and nurturing environment focusing on the children’s emotional,

answer student questions, provide proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude, and
general guidance.

• Collaborate in the planning and implementation of a daily program which will meet the needs

of the children in attendance; set up program, project, and activity areas as needed.

• Maintain program standards of student behavior needed to achieve effective participation in

activities without interfering with the natural, informal atmosphere of the Before and After
School Program; assist in resolving student disputes; refer serious discipline problems to
program supervisors.

• Maintain a clean and organized environment for students
• Monitor individuals or small groups of students assigned to the after school program; assure

student understanding of program rules and procedures; maintain appropriate order and
student conduct.

• Follow the disciplinary structure of the program, make administration aware of any discipline

issues or concerns.

• Actively engage with students throughout all program activities
• Check to make sure that homework is done and help student’s keep track of their belongings.
• Immediately report any injuries or illnesses to the director.
• Support Director of Children’s Programming and/or Site Director in special projects/other areas

as assigned.