Childcare Facilitators – Before and After School

As a Childcare Facilitator, you’ll supervise children, assist with homework, lead fun activities, and maintain a safe, positive environment.

We are seeking positive, nurturing, and child-centered team members who love working with young children (3-14 years old) and are looking to grow with our rapidly expanding company. Our programs are located in the Capitol Hill and Southwest areas of Washington, D.C.

Hours: 7:00 – 8:30 am (before school) and 3:00 – 6:00 pm (after school) and Camp day hours are 8:00 am-5:00 pm (we offer two shifts)

In this role, you will be responsible for childcare at one of our locations in Washington, D.C. We firmly believe that excellent childcare facilitators make a real difference in kids’ lives. All locations require that applicants attain the DC Public Schools Background Check every two years! Your responsibilities will include:

Overseeing a group of children between the ages of 3-14 years (ages vary by program)
Assist with homework (Kindergarten – 8th grade)
Maintaining a fun, positive, safe, and healthy classroom environment
Leading group activities and games to teach basic math, reading, writing, science, and social skills
Interacting with parents regularly at pick up, drop off, and as needed
Resolving children’s conflicts calmly and productively

Work Environment:

Fun

Low adult-to-student classroom ratio

Quarterly team fun social events

Family oriented

Safe

Encouraging

Sense of belonging and care for all

Preferred Qualifications:

The preferred qualifications for this role are:

CDA
CPR certification
College: Elementary Education course hours preferred

Required Qualifications:

The required qualifications for this role are:

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be able to pass fingerprint background check and drug test (DC Public School Background Clearance Process)
• 1 year or more of childcare experience
• Must be able to provide high levels of homework support for children in grades 1-8
• All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States
• Familiar with classroom, outdoor, and early childhood safety protocols
• Highly professional
• Positive, nurturing attitude
• Inclusive and welcoming to children and families of all backgrounds, beliefs, and lifestyles
• Energetic
• Team-oriented
• Honest and thoughtful communicator
• Flexible mindset
• Extremely reliable – must be punctual and commit to excellent attendance

Benefits:

401(K)

Paid leave

Paid training

Employee discounts

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