School Age Child Care - Employment Opportunities

The Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks is pleased to be able to offer state licensed School-Age Child Care (SACC) programs in neighborhood schools throughout Anne Arundel County. The SACC programs provide a nurturing environment that promotes social interaction, community integration, physical development and intellectual growth in accordance with the State Child Care Regulations and the NSACA Standards for Quality School-Age Child Care. 

Activities will include opportunities for individual and group participation, while providing a balance between self-selected and staff-directed activities. There will be a full component of arts & crafts, sports, and games. Social skills and self-esteem activities as well as other enrichment opportunities will also compliment the program. In addition, all outdoor facilities will be utilized to augment the regular programming.

• Up to 9 Paid Days Off
• Direct payroll deposit
• Membership in the Anne Arundel County Federal Credit Union
• Paid training in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid and Blood Borne Pathogens as provided by Anne Arundel County Department of Risk Management
• Participation in the Maryland Child Care Credential Program. Monetary Achievement Bonus and Training Vouchers
• CCA Core of Knowledge training provided through the Department of Recreation and Parks School Age Child Care office
• Assistance available for approved continued training in School Age Child Care
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Health Benefits (Directors)

The Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks School Age Child Care program is looking for energetic, enthusiastic individuals to work part-time with children in kindergarten through 8th grade.

This is a great opportunity for the retired teacher, teachers getting ready to return to the workforce, college students, high school seniors, or anyone who is interested in making a difference in the lives of school-age youth.

Morning and/or afternoon hours are available with a maximum of 25 - 30 hours per week.  Supplement your income while helping to shape the future of our youth. 

• Minimum Age – 21 years
• Training – a total of 135 clock hours (or 9 credit hours) in the following: 45 clock hours child development, 45 clock hours of school-age curriculum, and 45 clock hours of child care administration
• Additional Pre-Service Requirements – 9 clock hours in communication with staff, parents & the public, and 3 clock hours in OCC regulations
• Education – High School Diploma or GED
• Experience – 400 hours under supervision primarily with school age children or 1 year as a registered Family Day Care Provider (school age)

• Minimum Age – 19 years
• Training – a total of 90 clock hours (or 6 credit hours) in the following: 45 clock hours child development, 45 clock hours of school-age curriculum.
• Additional Pre-Service Requirements – 9 clock hours in communication with staff, parents & the public.
• Education – High School Diploma or GED
• Experience – 400 hours under supervision primarily with school age children or 1 year of college or a combination of College + Experience = 1 year

• Minimum Age – 18 years
• Education – High School Diploma or GED             
• Training/Experience – 800 hours under supervision primarily with school age children or 600 hours experience + 15 clock hours of  approved college coursework or 400 hours experience + 3 semester hours of approved college coursework
• Additional Pre-Service Requirements – 9 clock hours in communication with staff, parents & the public.

• Minimum Age – 16 years
• Experience – experience working with School age children

All staff are required to receive training in CPR/ First Aid.