After School Kids Care Staff - Northern Area - Seasonal

Description

The Northern Regional Parks Division is seeking Before/After Kids Care staff to support engaging programs for infants to school-aged children. This role is ideal for individuals with experience working with children in a childcare or educational setting.

Examples of Important Duties

• Child Care Before/After School Director - Specialist/Recreation Class Instructor III ($21.75/hr-$22.75/hr)
• Before/After School Directors are the administrators responsible for Kids' Care program planning and environments. Directors may also serve as the Kids' Care Before/After School Leader for the program.
• Child Care Before/After School Leader - Specialist/Program Facility Manager Ill ($17.00/hr - $18.75/hr)
• After School Leaders are responsible for leading a group of children in a Kid's Care Before/After School Program and are accountable for program planning and program environments.
• Child Care Aide: Before/After - School /Program Facility Aide I ($16.00/hr)
• Aides are responsible for following all center safety procedures and helping the Before/After School Leader to assist children.
• Child Care Aide/ Assistant Before/After School Leader/Program Facility Aide Ill ($16.75/hr)
• Assistant Leaders help the Before/After-School Leader plan methods for recreational/educational instruction and activities for the program day.
• Child Care Aide Assistant-Before/After School /Program Facility Manager Aide I ($16.25/hr)
• Assistants are responsible for following all center safety procedures and helping the Before/After Leader plan methods for educational and recreational instruction and activities for the program day.

Qualifications

• Required
• Education and experience requirements vary by position. Please review the details above.
• A valid driver's license or ability to acquire one.
• A valid operating license (e.g., childcare license) as appropriate.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Skills in program leadership and decision making.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to create developmentally appropriate learning and recreational environments

Supplemental Information

• May be subject to medical, drug, and alcohol testing.
• Must complete a criminal background check prior to hire.

Work Hours

• Work is performed in a licensed childcare or school-based environment, including classrooms, cafeterias, multipurpose rooms, playgrounds, and outdoor areas.
• Employees may move between indoor and outdoor settings throughout the program day
• Noise levels can be moderate to high due to active play, group activities, and large numbers of children.

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching while supervising or engaging with children.
• Occasional lifting of materials, supplies, or equipment up to approximately 25-40 pounds.
• Active participation in recreational, educational, or physical activities may be required (e.g., games, playground supervision, light sports).

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.

Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)

M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.