Before and After School Child Care-Bushy Park, Rockburn ES, Recreation & Parks

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 an energetic, talented, positive and motivated director for the 2026-27 school year. Bushy Park Elementary Recreation Licensed Child Care (RLC) program (14601 Carrs Mill Rd, Glenwood, MD 21738).

Rockburn Elementary 6145 Montgomery Rd, Elkridge, MD 21075. Work hours are Monday thru Friday; 7-9:30 AM and 3:15-6 PM. Candidates must be available for every morning AND every afternoon for program consistency .

Free training, full-time health benefits and part-time paid leave (vacation, sick and personal) may be available after a probationary period. 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.

Responsibilities include planning and implementing a well-rounded program while adhering to MSDE Office of Child Care licensing regulations including sports, organized games, art/craft projects, drama and music, science/nature and healthy cooking activities; preparing snack and assisting with homework for youth ages 5-10; professionally and effectively supervising 4-8 site staff; providing a safe, positive environment for the participants.

Directly lead and supervise program staff to ensure all regulations and policies are being followed. Free training, full-time health benefits and part-time paid leave (vacation, sick and personal) may be available after a probationary period. 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.

Qualifications needed for each position : Must be able to supply any of the following to get qualified by OCC: High school diploma, unofficial college transcript and/or childcare course certificates. Minimum age 21 (starting salary $24). Must have 135-hour childcare certification (45-hours in Growth & Development, 45-hours in School Age Curriculum AND 45-hours in Child Care Administration or equivalent).

400-hours supervising school aged children. 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.

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. 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. 01 The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process.

Therefore, you are required to complete these questions so that we may initially determine your eligibility for this position. A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. This means you will be ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process.

Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement. I have read and understand the language outlined above. 02 What interests you in directing a school aged childcare before and after school program?

03 What added value or skills would you bring to the program? 04 What crafts, games, and/or activities do you most enjoy planning and implementing for school-age children? 05 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 06 Do you have 9 clock hours of training in communicating with staff, parents, and the public OR have you successfully completed one college course for credit? Yes No 07 Do you have at least 400-hours of supervisory experience working with school-age children that can be verified?

Yes No 08 Are you currently certified in Standard First Aid and Infant and Child CPR/AED? Yes No 09 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 ceu's) Medication Administration Emergency Preparedness None of the Above 10 Are you available from 7:00am - 9:30am, Monday through Friday? (Required for program consistency).

Yes No 11 Are you available from 3:00pm - 6:00pm, Monday through Friday? (Required for program consistency). Yes No 12 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. 13 I certify that the information submitted in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

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