Extended Care Aide (NE) - St. Philip Neri, Linthicum Heights MD

Extended Care Teacher’s Aide will assist the Teacher with implementing social and educational activities for children in a safe and nurturing setting. This position requires an ability to relate to young children to foster their independence and encourage creative play and learning. This is a part-time position with hours of 6:45 AM - 7:45AM or 2:30PM - 6:00PM. We are looking to hire two candidates for this position.

Essential Functions

• Supervise children at all times and ensure a safe environment is consistently maintained (adheres to all COMAR regulations and archdiocesan policies).
• Follow the Teacher’s direction during lesson plans and activities to help children grow intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually
• Implement daily routines for children to develop good social skills and behaviors.
• Provide care to children, e.g. assist with hygiene, potty training, first aid, etc.
• Assist Teacher with set up of materials and supplies for activities (outdoor play, art, stories, games, etc.) to enhance children’s skills and abilities.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as sanitizing tables and toys, sweeping the floor, removing items from the carpet, etc.
• Engage children in play and interact in a nurturing manner
• Assist the Teacher in meeting their physical and emotional needs
• Promote interacting in a cooperative manner and treating themselves and others with kindness and respect
• Perform other duties as assigned

Position Qualifications

Must be 16 years of age or older

Must have excellent communication and organizational skills

Previous childcare experience is preferred

Must have the ability to interact with children in a calm, patient, and caring manner

Required training in Basic Health and Safety, etc. can be provided if needed (will need to maintain 6 hours of training annually)

Must be able to stand, sit, stoop, walk, bend, and reach as needed to interact and play with children; must be able to lift children as needed (e.g. if a child falls and needs assistance)

Range

: $15,00, Hourly

Base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience for this role, and/or internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon company and individual performance.

Benefits

We offer a generous paid sick leave benefit with this position, and employee automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan.