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Professional development in both child development and age-appropriate curriculum development, as well as behavior management, professional communication and team building are all part of what makes Open Door™ staff exceptional.

About our Staff

Open Door™ recognizes that staff are our greatest resource. To work with children effectively, staff skills are needed in both child development and curriculum development. Across the school age years, the developmental needs of children, socially, intellectually, emotionally, and physically, vary tremendously. Available activities must reflect the different stages of development, as well as opportunities for group or individual, and quiet or active play. Effective staff should be comfortable with the breadth of variation in children’s needs, and be competent in guiding children when needed. Professional development in both child development and curriculum development, as well as behavior management, professional communication and team building are all part of what makes Open Door staff exceptional.

In the field of after-school care, staff retention is a challenge. Ideally for children, the same staff return year after year. With a part time employment pool, compiling a benefit package that facilitates retention is key. Open Door offers:

  • participation in a pension plan
  • health benefits
  • paid holidays
  • paid personal days including a bonus paid birthday
  • paid time for staff development
  • tuition reimbursement for college students
  • free child care for the children of staff

Staff retention offers children the opportunity to bond with staff, enhancing a sense of security for children.

Employment

Job Descriptions

Child Care Coordinator
Oversee before and after school programs, supervise center directors, ensure licensing standards are maintained.
Director
Supervise overall operations of the center.
Group Leader
Assist the director, supervise the children and ensure their safety.
Academic Aide
Engage children in academic games, helping them make the connection from concepts to demonstrating standards based skills.
Aide
Assist the Director and Group Leader(s), interact with children in various activities.

General Information and How To Apply

Salary dependent on experience, education and position. Hours: Monday-Friday, 7-9 am and/or 3-6 pm (approx. times)

If interested, please download, print out, and complete an employment application. You may fax or mail it to our office.

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Mail your completed application to Personnel Director at our administrative office, or fax to 410-825-6304