After School Kids Care Staff - Northern Area - Seasonal

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Aides are responsible for following all center safety procedures and helping the Before/After School Leader to assist children.
• Assistant Leaders help the Before/After-School Leader plan methods for recreational/educational instruction and activities for the program day.

Qualifications

• Must have 45 hours of child development (birth to school age), 45 hours of school age curriculum, 40 to 45 hours of approved administrative training, and 9 hours of communication training; or hold an AA degree or higher with approved courses in recreation or school-aged training.
• Must have one year of experience working in a licensed program with school aged children.
• Must have completed 45 hours of approved training in child development (birth to school age), 45 hours of curriculum training for school aged children, and 9 hours of communication training.
• Must have one year of college or 400 hours of experience working with school-aged children.
• Must be at least 16 years old and enrolled in a recognized/career-tech child development program.
• Must have completed 9 hours of communication training, be at least 18 years old, have completed at least one year of college, and 400 hours of experience.
• Must have finished one year of college, and have completed one year of job-related course work and have one year of experience working in a licensed childcare program.

Required Minimum Qualifications

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

1 PM to 6 PM

Working Conditions/Environment

• 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.
• 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.
• Celebrates 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.

Benefit Summary

• For Seasonal Intermittent Employees:
• Limited Benefits For Seasonal Employees
• Health Insurance Plans
• Sick Leave Benefits

Required Question

• Do you have a valid childcare license?
• Do you have a valid driver's license?
• Please describe your level of experience working with infant to school-aged children.
• Are you at least 16 years of age?