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Childcare Director

Childcare Director

Kids After HoursSykesville, MD, US
30+ days ago
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Job description

Company Overview Kids After Hours has been providing school aged children with quality childcare and summer camp programs since 1989. Our staff’s energy and creativity makes Kids After Hours a truly special and unique place for kids to come and have fun.

Energetic, Enthusiastic Staff   + Variety of Activities + Safe, Secure Surrounding   = Fun at KAH. Just like the formula shows, the fun starts with a staff member that is involved and excited about what they are doing.

We're also very proud of what it says about our programs, that so many of our former campers and before and after hours kids eventually return to us as staff members. We provide a balance of child initiated and staff directed activities that reflect our kids’ interests and backgrounds.

We offer both organized activities, such as literacy, cultural arts, S.T.E.M., arts and crafts, sports, monthly clubs, cooking, as well as free play options.  By being active listeners we provide a safe and accepting environment for our children.

We encourage interactions that lead toward responsibility and respect for others.

Our philosophy is that we help everyone, care always, and have fun doing it!

TO SET YOURSELF APART AND MOVE YOUR APPLICATION TO THE TOP OF THE LIST :

  • Take a video of yourself and tell us  why you would be the perfect Director to work at KAH!
  • Tell / show us what sets you apart.
  • ALSO, what is one activity you would be super excited to do with the kids!? (this can be any activity you want).  Feel free to make this video yours... extra points for creativity and going above and beyond!
  • Job Summary We are looking for an enthusiastic and accountable staff member that has experience in child care and would qualify as a childcare Director. Our mission wouldn’t be complete without staff that are involved and excited about what they are doing each and every day at Kids After Hours.
  • Applicants should be patient, fun-loving, and positive role models and mentors to our kids.

Staff members get to know children's individual interests and make sure they apply these into our program.

  • Staff members also develop clubs and activities that are based on our children's preferences and interests.  Responsibilities and Duties Assist with set-up / clean-up of the room, implementing or setting up / cleaning up activities.
  • Attendace to ensure all children in our program are in the right place. communication with parents and the school / community Organize, label, and replace equipment, games, and toys.
  • Provide supervision for kids.
  • This includes playing and being involved while still being sure kids are safe and being watched.  Organize and lead a variety of small and large group activities, which may include crafts, nature, songs, games, etc.  Have positive interactions with the children, which can include teaching your favorite games, teaching them to knit or play the guitar, etc.
  • KAH Greeters assist parents with drop off and pick up, provide any important information from the day, and answer questions.
  • You will also communicate with parents about participant’s experiences and report concerns to Leadership.
  • Know, enforce, and follow all safety guidelines associated with childcare and all program areas.  This includes but is not limited to being responsible for children's safety and their whereabouts at all times.
  • You will also be responsible for knowing and understanding all emergency procedures associated with the program.
  • Counselors will report to the site Director Qualifications and Skills At least 3-6 years experience working with children Education degree and or experience working in a licensed childcare program.  Ability to lead, plan, organize, and implement program activities.
  • Ability to work as a member of a team and the ability to accomplish tasks with little direct supervision.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
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