Before and Aftercare Assistant Teacher

Who We Are At the Community Action Council of Howard County (CAC), we have a mission to diminish poverty and enable self-sufficiency for all Howard County individuals, families, and children in need. We take action towards this mission by focusing on five critical services: housing assistance, food assistance, energy assistance, weatherization assistance, and early childhood education. CAC impacts our local society by changing lives and helping create a pathway through and out of poverty or just providing a hand up when one is needed. Who You Are As a Before and Aftercare Teacher, you play a crucial role in creating a learning environment based on sound developmentally appropriate practices. You adhere to the education, health, safety, and nutritional practices of CAC's Early Childhood Education (ECE) Program. Responsibilities Implement a Daily Program: Provide quality teacher and child-initiated activities in both large and small groups, indoor and outdoor play, and ensure timely and predictable transitions. Physical activity, including sitting, standing, kneeling, and bending, will be required. Supplies Management: Make timely requisitions for health, safety, and classroom supplies and maintain clean play areas. Set up and take down equipment as needed. Documentation and Attendance: Document attendance and adhere to the ECE student attendance policy. Professional Conduct: Represent a positive role model by maintaining the highest level of professional and ethical behavior in interactions with internal and external customers. Collaboration: Work cooperatively with all staff, supervisors, administrators, co-workers, community professionals, clients, and the public. Parental Involvement: Invite parents to become an integral part of the program, providing opportunities for their participation in classroom and agency activities. Training and Development: Attend and participate in in-service training, staff meetings, and other activities for professional development, meeting Maryland Office of Child Care requirements for the Maryland Child Care Credential of Level 3 or higher. Other Duties as Assigned AAP/EEO Statement: Community Action Council of Howard County is an equal opportunity employer. ***Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.***