What are the responsibilities and job description for the Before/After School Kids Care Staff - Northern Area - Seasonal position at The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission?
The Northern Regional Parks Division is seeking Before/After School Kids Care staff to support engaging programs for infants to school-aged children. This role is ideal for individuals with experience working with children in a childcare or educational setting.
For more information about the Seasonal Hiring process and application status for Prince George’s County Parks and Recreation, please contact Brenda Miller at Brenda.Miller@Pgparks.com.Child Care Before/After-School Director - Specialist/ Recreation Class Instructor III ($21.75/hr-$22.75/hr)
Responsibilities: Before/After School Directors are the administrators responsible for Kids' Care program planning, and environments. Directors may also serve as the Kids' Care Before/After School Leader for the program.
Qualifications: Must have 45 hours of child development (birth to school age), 45 hours of school age curriculum, 40 to 45 hours of approved administrative training, and 9 hours of communication training; or hold an AA degree or higher with approved courses in recreation or school-aged training. Must have one year of experience working in a licensed program with school aged children.
Child Care Before/After School Leader - Specialist/Program Facility Manager III ($17.50hr - $18.75/hr)
Responsibilities: After School Leaders are responsible for leading a group of children in a Kid's Care Before/After School Program and are accountable for program planning and program environments.
Qualifications: Must have completed 45 hours of approved training in child development (birth to school age), 45 hours of curriculum training for school aged children, and 9 hours Created by Samantha Haye & Joelle Edmond _September 2025 Page 2 of 5 of communication training. Must have one year of college or 400 hours of experience working with school-aged children.
Child Care Aide: Before/After – School /Program Facility Aide I ($16.00/hr)
Responsibilities: Aides are responsible for following all center safety procedures and helping the Before/After School Leader to assist children.
Qualifications: Must be at least 16 years old and enrolled in a recognized/career-tech child development program.
C hild Care Aide/ Assistant Before/After School Leader/Program Facility Aide III ($16.75/hr)
Responsibilities: Assistant Leaders help the Before/After-School Leader plan methods for recreational/educational instruction and activities for the program day.
Qualifications: Must have completed 9 hours of communication training, be at least 18 years old, have completed at least one year of college, and 400 hours of experience.
Child Care Aide Assistant-Before/After School /Program Facility Manager Aide I ($16.25/hr)
Responsibilities: Assistants are responsible for following all center safety procedures and helping the Before/After Leader plan methods for educational and recreational instruction and activities for the program day.
Qualifications: Must have finished one year of college, and have completed one year of job-related course work and have one year of experience working in a licensed childcare program.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Work hours
Physical Demands:
For more information about the Seasonal Hiring process and application status for Prince George’s County Parks and Recreation, please contact Brenda Miller at Brenda.Miller@Pgparks.com.
Education and experience requirements vary by position. Please review the details above. A valid driver's license or ability to acquire one. A valid operating license (e.g., childcare license) as appropriate.
Skills in program leadership and decision making. Strong organizational and time management abilities. Ability to create developmentally appropriate learning and recreational environments
Work hours
- 1 PM to 6PM
- Work is performed in a licensed childcare or school-based environment, including classrooms, cafeterias, multipurpose rooms, playgrounds, and outdoor areas.
- Employees may move between indoor and outdoor settings throughout the program day
- Noise levels can be moderate to high due to active play, group activities, and large numbers of children.
Physical Demands:
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching while supervising or engaging with children.
- Occasional lifting of materials, supplies, or equipment up to approximately 25–40 pounds.
- Active participation in recreational, educational, or physical activities may be required (e.g., games, playground supervision, light sports).
- Must complete a criminal background check prior to hire.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.
Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1) M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.
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