Before and After School Programs: Teachers for School Age Child Care

Do you like being active and making a positive impact in the life of a child? Howard County Recreation and Parks is currently seeking energetic, talented, positive and motivated staff for our Before and After School Child Care Programs located at local elementary schools throughout the County, outside of Columbia. Work hours are Monday thru Friday; 7:00-9:30AM and 3:00-6:00PM. Candidates must be available for every morning OR afternoon for program consistency. 
 
Hiring immediately at the following elementary school locations:

• Bollman Bridge, Forest Ridge (Laurel Area)
• Bellows Spring, Ilchester (Ellicott City Area)
• Ducketts Lane, Elkridge, Rockburn (Elkridge Area)
• St. John's Lane (Ellicott City Area)
• Pointer's Run, Triadelphia Ridge (Clarksville Area)
• Lisbon, West Friendship (Western Howard County)

Free training and PTO leave available for all. For those who work both morning AND afternoons, Monday-Friday, full-time health benefits and part-time paid leave (vacation, sick, and personal) may be available after a probationary period. Previous leadership or teaching experience preferred, but all candidates must be comfortable being active with children and being a positive role model. Special consideration will be given to candidates with a background in physical education, recreation, exercise and/or sports science or related fields.
 
Daily responsibilities include working with youth ages 5-10 by:

• Planning and/or leading organized games
• Hands-on projects - arts/crafts, healthy food activities and science projects
• Preparing snack following Office of Child Care regulations
• Assisting with homework and other duties as needed 

Salary range is $18 and up depending on experience:

• Teacher – Minimum age 19; Must have current 90 hour child care certification (45 hours in Growth & Development AND 45 hours in School Age Curriculum or equivalent) AND 400 hours supervising school aged children; starting pay rate $18.00.
• Teacher Director Qualified - Minimum age 19; Must have 135 hour child care certification (45 hours in Growth & Development, 45 hours in School Age Curriculum AND 45 hours in Child Care Administration or equivalent) AND 400 hours supervising school aged children; starting pay rate $19.00.

1. Must successfully pass a criminal background check, state and federal.

2. Teacher qualified staff MUST have successfully completed:

1. 90 hours of approved school-age child care training in the areas of School Age Curriculum and Growth & Development, including 9 clock hours of training in communication with staff, parents, and the public or successfully completed one for-credit college class; Including All Children and the ADA and Basic Health and Safety
2. Must have at least 400 hours of work experience with school-age children. Will need verification of hours. 

All applicants must have OR be able to obtain certification in Standard First Aid, CPR, Basic Health & Safety Training and other Office of Child Care classes. 

• The before and after school care programs are licensed through the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Office of Child Care (OCC) and staff are required to take continuing education units each school year (12 hours) per school year.
• Candidates must also be able to supply any of the following to get qualified by OCC: High school diploma, unofficial college transcript and/or child care course certificates.

For more information email RLCchildcare@howardcountymd.gov.

Salary : $18 - $22