Child Care Aide — Silver Spring

Job overview

The Child Care Aide role is onsite in Silver Spring, MD, and pays $17–$20 per hour. Kids After Hours provides school-age childcare and summer camp programs, with activities designed around children’s interests and backgrounds. The aide supervises children, helps prepare and lead activities, and supports a safe, welcoming program environment. The role also assists with room setup, snacks, parent communication, and maintaining safety procedures so children can participate in organized activities and free play.

What you'll do

• Set up and clean rooms and activities
• prepare snacks
• organize and maintain games, toys, and equipment
• supervise children and support their safety
• lead small- and large-group activities
• communicate with parents about children’s experiences and report concerns to leadership
• follow safety and emergency procedures
• complete six hours of continuing education annually.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

child care aide

silver spring md

kids after hours

childcare

school-age children

activity planning

child supervision

parent communication

safety procedures

continuing education

$17–$20/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Morning and/or afternoon shifts are available Monday through Friday: 7–9:30 a.m. and 3–6:30 p.m.

About the employer

Kids After Hours is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.