Child Care Careers

The Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation & Parks Child Care Division is proud to operate 50 child care centers throughout Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of children and their families? Come make a difference with us today!

School Age Child Care Teacher

Available Positions

We are currently hiring for part-time positions throughout Anne Arundel County, Maryland. See below for more information regarding the rewarding careers available for Child Care Professionals with our organization. Come grow with us!

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Child Care Application

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Overview

Our Child Care Professionals are a part of our family here at Rec & Parks! With a focus on giving our employees a positive experience and a connection to the children and families we serve, we have a comprehensive onboarding and training process. MANY of our amazing professionals started with us as high school students… and have now been with our organization from 5 to 30 years!

Our child care programs are licensed by the Maryland State Department of Education’s Office of Child Care, and are designed to address the social & recreational needs of the age groups that we care for at each location. Currently, we operate:

  • 2 Pre-K locations for 3-5 year olds
  • 47 School-Age locations for K-5th graders

In a typical school year, activities in most of our programs include: PM Snack, Homework/Literacy Time, Outdoor Play, Staff-directed Crafts, Self-Directed Crafts, Organized Games, Activity Stations (a rotation of “free play” stations that gives children the opportunity to explore different age-appropriate materials and learn through play with their peers, such as: Engineering, Science & Math, Housekeeping, Music, Movement, etc.), Community Service Projects, and Special Events.

Hours & Dates of Operation

All of our school year child care programs follow the Anne Arundel County Public Schools Calendar for opening and closing dates. Child Care Professionals are expected to work the full school year, and have the option to work or decline to work for the summer. Child Care Professionals who remain with us for the summer are given the opportunity to work in camp-licensed or child-care licensed programs during the summer months.

During the school year, our child care centers operate Monday-Friday, every day that schools are in session for students:

  • Pre-K location shifts operate from 8:30am-3:30pm daily, or from 3:15-5:30pm daily
  • School-Age location shifts operate from 6:15-8:15am and/or 2:00pm-6:00pm daily (these locations also open two hours earlier in the afternoon on the planned two hour early dismissal days in the school calendar)

During the summer, our camps and child care programs operate Monday-Friday when school buildings are available:

  • All programs typically operate 6:45am-6:00pm daily, and staff work a shift within that time frame.

Since many of our programs operate before & after school hours, this provides for great flexibility in your part-time career!

  • If you only want to work mornings – you can!
  • If you only want to work afternoons – you can!
  • If you want as many hours as possible – we’d love to have you work every day morning and afternoon!
  • If you only want to work during the school year – you can!
  • If you want to work all year round – you can!

Our child care positions are often loved by retirees, high school students, college students, those who work for Anne Arundel County Public Schools in the middle of the day, and… anyone who is interested in making a difference in the lives of children!

Job Requirements

This is not an all-inclusive listing of job duties; however, applicants should consider the following needs of our program as they apply for a child care position:

  • Must be at least 16 years of age or older to apply
  • Must be able to successfully complete a pre-employment Drug Test, Criminal Background Check, and Medical
  • Active involvement with the children; Ability to act as a good and positive role model
  • Positive attitude, initiative and enthusiasm when taking direction
  • Excellent customer service skills (the children AND their parents are our customers – bring your smile!)
  • Flexibility, Ability to substitute in other Child Care programs when needed
  • Examples of physical efforts on the job include: walking/circulating/engaging with children for long periods of time, carrying/setting up activities/tables, cleaning, and performing First Aid and CPR (we provide the necessary training!)
  • Must be willing & able to complete paid training required of child care positions by MSDE-OCC (we provide the necessary training!)

 

Benefits of Employment

These are the amazing benefits provided to our part-time Child Care Professionals!

  • Have your evenings & weekends free! Working hours are during the week and during the day.
  • Competitive hourly rates
  • Up to 13 Paid Holidays
  • Up to 2 Paid Days Off for emergency school closings
  • We pay you for your required training AND pay you while you are taking your required trainings! (First Aid, CPR, Annual CEUs, etc.)
  • Participation in the Anne Arundel County Deferred Compensation Plan to save for retirement!
  • Participation in the Anne Arundel County Health Care Benefits Plan (Directors only)
  • Salary increase for participation in the Maryland Child Care Credential program
  • Interested in qualifying for a higher position? After you successfully complete your first 60 days with us and demonstrate your great leadership potential, we will pay for the college courses necessary to move up in position!
  • Interested in becoming an Anne Arundel County Public Schools employee as well? MANY of our awesome Child Care Professionals also work in the schools as Teacher’s Assistants, Kitchen Managers, and Recess Monitors. AND with the wonderful experience that this job provides, several of our staff have gone on to become amazing Teachers and Principals!

Now Hiring!

Interested in becoming a Child Care Professional? Click each position below to learn about the requirements of the State of Maryland.

  • Minimum Age: 
    • 16 years 
  • Experience: 
    • Experience working with children preferred, but not required 
  • Service Requirement: 
    • Required On-the-Job Training to include Aide Orientation 
  • Rate(s) of Pay: 
    • $15.00/hour-$15.25/hour, depending upon experience
  • Minimum Age: 
    • 18 years 
  • Education: 
    • High School Diploma or GED 
  • Training/Experience: 
    • 800 hours under supervision with school-age children OR a combination of experience + college coursework
  • Service Requirement:
    • Required On-the-Job Training to include 9 clock hours in communicating with staff, parents and the public 
  • Rate(s) of Pay: 
    • $15.75/hour
  • Minimum Age: 
    • 19 years 
  • Education: 
    • High School Diploma or GED, AND 
    • A total of 90 clock hours (or 6 credit hours/CEUs) in the following: 
      • -45 clock hours in Child Development AND 
      • -45 clock hours in Curriculum for the age group that you are applying to work with 
  • Training/Experience: 
    • 400 hours under supervision with children of the age group that you are applying to work with OR 1 year of college OR a combination of experience + college coursework that equals 1 year
  • Service Requirement: 
    • Required On-the-Job Training to include ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Training and 9 clock hours in communicating with staff, parents and the public 
  • Rate(s) of Pay: 
    • $16.50/hour
  • Minimum Age: 
    • 21 years 
  • Education: 
    • High School Diploma or GED 
    • For School-Age: A total of 90 clock hours (or 6 credit hours/CEUs) in the following: 
      • -45 clock hours in Child Development AND 
      • -45 clock hours in Curriculum for school-age children 
    • For Pre-K: A total of 135 clock hours (or 9 credit hours/CEUs) in the following: 
      • -45 clock hours in Child Development AND
      • -45 clock hours in Curriculum for the age group that you are applying to work with AND 
      • -45 clock hours in Child Care Administration 
  • Training/Experience: 
    • 400 hours under supervision with children of the age group that you are applying to work with OR 1 year as a registered Family Day Care Provider 
  • Service Requirement: 
    • Required On-the-Job Training to include Aide Orientation 
  • Rate(s) of Pay: 
    • $19.50/hour-$20.50/hour, depending upon education & experience

Child Care Application

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