Recreation Program Leader II - Childcare Director 2025-2026

The City of Takoma Park is looking for an experienced Childcare Director to work for the Recreation Department. The selected candidates will be responsible for planning, leading, and conducting recreation activities for the department's morning and afternoon childcare program at the Takoma Park Recreation Center (7315 New Hampshire Ave) or Takoma Park Community Center (7500 Maple Ave) for youth in kindergarten to fifth grade.The incumbents will be responsible for creating and implementing the daily schedule for participants and the day-to-day leadership of all program staff. The dates for the program will take place over the 2024-2025 Montgomery County Public School Year. The typical work hours vary and can be Monday through Friday, 6:45 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. and/or 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. with occasional half days and school days off throughout the school year. A first review of resumes is expected to begin on July 5, and will remain open until all positions are filled. 

The hourly rate for this position is expected to be between $19.33 and $20.22 per hour, and will be offered at a level consistent with the experience and qualifications of the candidate. This position is not subject to membership in the AFSCME union.

First resume review will begin August 1, 2025 but the position will remain open until filled.

Typical Duties of the position include:

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  Providing customer service, direct leadership, and general supervision of a childcare program;

  
  


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  Interacting directly with parents, school staff, and Recreation Department staff as required;

  
  


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  Maintaining accurate records of attendance, sign-in/out sheets, participant information forms, permission slips, incident reports, program evaluations, and equipment or supplies inventory;

  
  


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  Positively enforcing discipline by abiding by the Recreation Department Discipline policy;

  
  


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  Providing a clean, safe, and secure environment;

  
  


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  Ensure the maintaining and proper operating of equipment and supplies by participants and staff;

  
  


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  Informing parents of programs, activities, and any other vital information;

  
  


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  Assisting with set-up and break down of the program supplies;

  
  


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  Administering first-aid, as necessary;

  
  


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  Monitoring participants and ensuring the rules are followed, and that the participants’ behavior is appropriate;

  
  


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  Drive City vehicles when needed (must pass a Defensive Driving Course);

  
  


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  Work closely with the supervisor for staffing concerns, general programming and participant concerns.

  
  

Related Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required to be successful:

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  General knowledge of youth programs;

  
  


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  Ability to work outside in various weather conditions;

  
  


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  Strong customer service skills;

  
  


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  Ability to provide mature leadership, have fun, be flexible, and share enthusiasm;

  
  


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  Neat and professional appearance and attitude;

  
  


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  Work and communicate effectively with the public, supervisor, and fellow employees;

  
  


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  Ability to interact effectively with all age levels, abilities, and cultural backgrounds

  
  


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  Must enjoy working with children, youth, and young adults.

  
  


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  Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

  
  

Minimum qualifications include:

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  Must have reliable transportation

  
  


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  Must be at least 21 years of age

  
  


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  Experience leading childcare programs

  
  


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  Applicants must possess or have the ability to possess Standard CPR/First Aid/AED certifications.

  
  

The City of Takoma Park is a small jurisdiction in Montgomery County, Maryland bordering the District of Columbia and Prince George’s County. Inhabited by a diverse and politically active population of 17,000 residents, Takoma Park is known for its progressive policies, historic tree-lined neighborhoods, and independent businesses. We are proud to be a workforce of almost 200 full-time and part-time employees that are as diverse as the community we serve. We strive to maintain excellent customer service and responsiveness to our residents and everyone we work with. It is with this in mind that we seek to improve by championing quality and efficiency through a dedicated workforce and cooperative spirit.

The City of Takoma Park is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the residents we serve and the area in which we live. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where employees of diverse backgrounds can thrive and make a positive impact in the services we provide

 
 
The City of Takoma Park is a small jurisdiction in Montgomery County, Maryland bordering the District of Columbia and Prince George’s County. Inhabited by a diverse and politically active population of 17,000 residents, Takoma Park is known for its progressive policies, historic tree-lined neighborhoods, and independent businesses.  We are proud to be a workforce of almost 200 full-time and part-time employees that are as diverse as the community we serve. We strive to maintain excellent customer service and responsiveness to our residents and everyone we work with. It is with this in mind that we seek to improve by championing quality and efficiency through a dedicated workforce and cooperative spirit.
 

The City of Takoma Park is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the residents we serve and the area in which we live.  We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where employees of diverse backgrounds can thrive and make a positive impact in the services we provide.