Caliday School Age Teacher

As a non-profit organization, Caliday provides a high quality, student-centered educational program with resources that support digital learners, academics and social growth. Our program promotes a safe, positive, caring environment. As an innovative leader within the educational field, Caliday is committed to school and community partnerships.

Plan and direct operations of an assigned School Age program to ensure the Caliday School Age Program mission, vision and values are upheld, and children are provided with a developmentally age appropriate learning environment; Provides support and direction to Assistant School Age Teacher.
Qualifications:
This position requires comprehensive knowledge and understanding of behavioral and developmental stages of children; knowledge of OCC licensing requirements; ability to manage a classroom including strong organizational, communication (verbal and written) and problem solving skills; patience and flexibility. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required.
Essential Functions:
TALENT
 Provides a welcoming and friendly environment for all children, parents, visitors and school family.
 Promotes teamwork and enthusiasm fostering commitment to Caliday mission, vision and values.
 Pursues continuous self development through trainings and continuing education classes.
 Coaches and develops students and co-workers through modeling of behaviors that meet the Caliday standard.
 Attends all team meetings, trainings and events as requested; limits unscheduled absences.
 Supports accountability culture and maintains it through peer leadership.
 Provides support and direction to coworkers to ensure the classroom functions in an orderly manner.
 Pursues becoming credentialed through the State of Maryland (where applicable)
BRAND
 Creates an exceptional parent/child experience through anticipation of customer needs.
 Ensures brand standards are maintained.
 Presents a positive and professional image at all times adhering to uniform requirements.
 Ensures program is consistently clean, neat and organized and meets visual execution standards.
 Leads change through demonstrating personal flexibility, adaptability and resilience in all aspects of their role.
 Maintains a professional appearance and attitude in all written and verbal communications.
OPERATIONS
 Manages classroom ensuring compliance with all OCC regulations, company standards, policies and procedures.
 Fosters open communication with parents, e.g., greeting by name, addressing concerns in a timely manner, giving positive feedback, and providing regular updates on their child’s development and classroom happenings.
 Creates and implements thorough, timely lesson plans that are age appropriate and stimulating in accordance with weekly themes and Caliday curriculum.
 Assists and supervises children during all activities; counsels children as needed using positive and appropriate discipline techniques.
 Accurately completes all classroom paperwork, e.g., Daily Reports, Accident Reports, and Attendance Records.
 Maintains open and effective communication with the School Age Assistant and Program Directors.
 Prepares and delivers positive Parent/Teacher Conferences (if applicable).
 Maintains certification requirements regulated child care licensing, credentialing and accreditation.
 Assists Director in ensuring program meets State requirements in order to pursue accreditation.
 Maintains confidentiality regarding families, co-workers and self.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The job requires frequent bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, lifting and carrying; ability to lift 50 pounds.

Education/Experience:
MSDE-OCC School-Age Program Lead Teacher qualified with 90-hour certification or college course equivalence.
Minimum of 1-year experience in a licensed child facility.

Specific Skills:
Certification in CPR and First Aid.
Computer skills, educational software.
ADA Certification
Basic Health and Safety