Before and After School Programs: Directors and Teachers for School Age Child Care

Before and After School Programs: Directors and Teachers for School Age Child Care

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Various Locations, MD

Job Type

Contingent

Job Number

9995-07152026

Department

Recreation & Parks

Opening Date

07/16/2026

Closing Date

11/11/2026 12:00 AM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
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POSITION SUMMARY/CLASS DESCRIPTION

Do you like being active and making a positive impact in the life of a child? Howard County Recreation and Parks is currently seeking energetic, talented, positive and motivated staff for our Before and After School Child Care Programs located at local elementary schools throughout the County, outside of Columbia. Work hours are Monday thru Friday; 7-9:30 AM and 3-6 PM. All programs are licensed by the Office of Child Care (OCC).

Candidates must be available for every morning OR every afternoon for program consistency.

Free training and PTO leave available for all. For those who work both morning AND afternoons, Monday-Friday, full-time health benefits and part-time paid leave (vacation, sick and personal) may be available after a probationary period for qualified staff. Previous leadership or teaching experience preferred, but all candidates must be comfortable being active with children, being a positive role model and participating in activities daily. Special consideration will be given to candidates with a background in education, recreation, exercise and/or sports science or related fields.

Daily responsibilities include working with youth ages 5-10 by:

• Leading organized games, hands-on and group activities in an engaging positive manner
• To maintain professional communication with everyone you encounter
• Preparing snack while following OCC regulations
• Planning school-age appropriate activities for a well-round recreation program
• Assisting with other duties as needed

Qualifications needed for each position:

All staff must be able to supply any of the following to get qualified by OCC: High school diploma, unofficial college transcript and/or child care course certificates.

• Teacher (starting salary $18)- Minimum age 19; Must have current 90 hour child care certification (45 hrs in Growth & Development AND 45 hrs in School Age Curriculum or equivalent) AND 400 hours supervising school aged children; Must have completion certificates for Basic Health and Safety and Including All Children and the ADA
• Director Minimum age 21(starting salary $24) and Teacher Director Qualified (starting salary $19) - Minimum age 19; Must have 135 hour child care certification (45 hrs in Growth & Development, 45 hrs in School Age Curriculum AND 45 hrs in Child Care Administration or equivalent) AND 400 hours supervising school aged children; Must have completion certificates for Basic Health and Safety (BHS), current BHS update, Medication Administration, Emergency Preparedness and Including All Children and the ADA

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Must successfully pass a criminal background check, State and Federal.

2. Must meet requirements listed above.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

All applicants must have OR be able to obtain certification in Standard First Aid, CPR and all other training classes required by MSDE Office of Child Care.

• Staff are required to take continuing education units each school year.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS

All applicants must have OR be able to obtain certification in Standard First Aid, CPR and all other training classes required by MSDE Office of Child Care.

• Staff are required to take continuing education units each school year.

For more information call 410.313.3706 or email RLCchildcare@howardcountymd.gov.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

TO APPLY: You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.

Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening, background screening, and reference checks.

At time of application, please submit a copy of any college degree, coursework, licenses, or certifications that you have referenced on your application. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).

Howard County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Howard County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at HiringPreference@howardcountymd.gov. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.

Employees in this category may not be eligible for all County benefits.

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Your application, which includes any associated supplemental questions, must be complete at the time of submission and must clearly articulate the required work experience relevant to the position for which you are applying. The submitted electronic document must outline accurate dates to include (month and year) in association with each work history entry. Vague descriptions of experience will not be considered. Please include all pertinent experience in your application to include, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other such work history that is applicable to the position for which you wish to be considered. Descriptions of duties that state "see resume" will negatively impact your candidacy as resumes cannot be substituted in lieu of a completed application. Applicants will not be contacted for clarification or additional information.

• I have read and understand the language outlined above.

02

What interests you in joining or Child Care Team? What value would you add to our team?

03

Do you have any of the following 45 clock hours (3 credit class or certificate) or equivalent college class? Please check all that apply:

• Child development (birth thru school age)
• School Age Curriculum
• Child Care Administration
• None of the Above

04

What crafts, games, and/or activities do you most enjoy leading school-age children in?

05

List any experience you have working with school-age children. If none, please state Not Applicable or "N/A".

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have any of the following 45-clock hours (3 credit class or certificate) or equivalent college class? Please check all that apply.

• Child Development (Birth through School Age)
• School Age Curriculum
• Child Care Administration
• None of the Above

07

Do you have 9-clock hours of training in communicating with staff, parents, and the public OR have successfully completed one college course for credit?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have at least 400 hours of supervisory experience working with school-age children that can be verified?

• Yes
• No

09

Are you currently certified in standard First Aid and Infant and Child CPR/AED?

• Yes
• No

10

Have you successfully completed any of the following MSDE Office of Child Care required classes? If yes, please check those that apply.

• Including All Children and the ADA
• Basic Health and Safety (3 ceus)
• Center Aide Orientation
• Medication Administration
• Emergency Preparedness
• None of the Above

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Are you available from 7:00am - 9:30am Monday through Friday? (Required for program consistency)

• Yes
• No

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Are you available from 3:00pm - 6:00pm Monday through Friday Required for program consistency

• Yes
• No

13

Which area(s) are you interested in working in? Listed are the schools we serve in each area. Please check all that apply.

• Area 1: Bollman Bridge, Forest Ridge, Gorman Crossing, Laurel Woods (Laurel Area)
• Area 2: Fulton, Pointers Run, Dayton Oaks (Clarksville area)
• Area 3: Bushy Park, Lisbon, Manor Woods, Triadelphia Ridge, West Friendship (Western Area)
• Area 4: Hollifield, Waverly, St. Johns Lane, Veterans (Ellicott City)
• Area 5: Deep Run, Bellows Spring, Ilchester, Rockburn
• Area 6: Ducketts Lane, Elkridge, Hanover Hills (Elkridge/Hanover area)

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I understand I am responsible for maintaining the accuracy of my contact information, including my street address, my e-mail address, and my contact telephone numbers. My failure to maintain accurate contact information may result in my not receiving information regarding this job announcement and/or may result in my not being further considered for this employment opportunity. To update this information visit www.governmentjobs.com, click on the "career seekers" link, and follow the prompts.

• I have read and understand the language outlined above.

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I certify that the information submitted in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that providing false, erroneous, and/or misleading information may result in elimination from the hiring process and termination of employment if hired.

• I have read and understand the language outlined above.

Required Question

Employer Howard County Government

Address 3430 Court House Drive

Ellicott City, Maryland, 21043

Phone 410-313-2033

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/howardcounty