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isolved Talent Acquisition (formerly ApplicantPro) · 3 weeks ago

Teacher - School Age Before & After Care (School Year 25-26 / Multiple Openings - MD)

Bethesda,MD,US

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$21/hr - $25/hr

2+ years exp

Wonders Early Learning + Extended Day is dedicated to providing high-quality child care services, and they are seeking an Extended Day Teacher to join their team. The role involves planning and implementing engaging learning activities for school-age children while promoting emotional development and teamwork among staff.

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Responsibilities

Actively plan learning activities that are balanced in all areas and include: active/quiet, long/short, group/individual, cognitive/physical, large group/small group and child initiated/teacher directed. Attention is given to the children's ideas and curiosities in influencing the direction of daily activities

Implement policies, procedures, and practices in an organized and thorough manner

Actively participate, contribute, and cooperate in team planning sessions with Program Director and team

Meet with your team to lead planning and implementation of activities that are age-appropriate, process-oriented, and encourage divergent thinking, creativity, and problem-solving, based on Wonders extended day curriculum, philosophy and mission

Maintain open communication with Program Director regarding children, families, and team members

Assist in orientating and training new team members for center responsibilities

Share teaching responsibilities with all team members and provide clear and objective feedback

Plan and participate in special events for children and families

Ensure that all spaces used by the program are: physically and emotionally safe / interesting and engaging for children / clean and organized / reflect and support the lives and work of the children present / support children in their understanding of the diversity of our society

Develop behavior management strategies based on Wonders policy, with team and Program Director

Establish and nurture partnerships with families

Communicate with families on a regular basis to: inform them of program curriculum and activities / solicit information about their child's development and family events

Participate in accreditation and reaccreditation processes for your site

Attend a minimum of 18 hours of staff training yearly

Work extended hours on half and full-service days including winter and spring breaks and on early release days

Qualification

Child developmentCurriculum planningBehavior managementTeam collaborationDependabilityCommunication skillsAdaptabilityCreativity

Required

Minimum 2 years' experience working with children in an educational, recreational, or camp setting

Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent is required

Coursework must include a minimum of 6 semester or 90 clock hours or the equivalent of approved school-age coursework in child development and curriculum planning

If no college courses taken for credit, at least 9 clock hours of approved training in communicating with staff, parents and the public