Head Start Lead Teachers and Teacher Assistants, Full Time, The Lourie Center
- Employer
- Adventist HealthCare
- Location
- Greenbelt, MD
- Posted
- Dec 01, 2022
- Closes
- Mar 28, 2023
- Ref
- R-021685
- Function
- Childcare, School and Teaching, Teacher
- Industry
- Education, Primary and Secondary
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
- Hours
- Full Time
The Lourie Center, Adventist HealthCare, is hiring full-time Head Start Lead Teachers and Teacher Assistants. We are currently offering a $3,000 sign-on incentive to qualified candidates!
We're seeking experienced teachers and assistants who will embrace our mission to extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing.
As the Head Start Lead Teacher, you will:
•Attend and participate in all scheduled training's such as community of practices, engage in coaching cycles with assigned coach, reflective supervision and in collaboration with the director develop PDP for own professional development
•Implement the Tools of the Mind curriculum with the guidance from the Reggio Emilia philosophy to promote children's development and learning
•Use assessment data analyzed by teacher teams in Teaching Strategies GOLD to guide curriculum and individual/group plan decisions
Qualifications Include:
•BA Early Childhood Education or related field such as Psychology or Elementary Education
•90-hour course preschool requirement
•Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required
•1+ years of experience in the field
As the Head Start Teacher Assistant, you will:
•Implement the Tools of the Mind curriculum with the guidance from the Reggio Emilia philosophy to promote children's development and learning
•Use assessment data analyzed by teacher teams in Teaching Strategies GOLD to guide curriculum and individual/group plan decisions
•Prioritize the health/safety and social/emotional well-being for children in the program and to promote a culture of excellence and family
•In collaboration with each child's parent and with parental consent complete the ASQ-3 and ASQ - SE to identify concerns regarding a child's developmental, behavioral, motor, language, social, cognitive, and emotional skills during a home visit
Qualifications include:
•High School Diploma
•1 year of experience
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life
Support (BLS) certification required
•90-hour education course preferred
•Floater Must obtain a preschool CDA within 6 months of hire
Work Schedule:
We have 4 locations and are looking to hire candidates that are willing to work at any of our locations (even after hired) as our needs change throughout the year. Our locations include Hyattsville/Landover, Adelphi and Riverdale.
This is a 12 month position and the hours are 8am-4:30pm
At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you.
We do this by offering:
As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.
If you want to make a difference in someone's life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.
Join the Adventist HealthCare team today, apply now to be considered!
COVID-19 Vaccination
Adventist HealthCare requires all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination and , if offered, may elect to be vaccinated at a n designated Adventist HealthCare location.
Tobacco and Drug Statement
Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use.
While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result.
Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow-up testing.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Adventist HealthCare is a religious organization as defined under applicable law; however, it will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants' religious beliefs.
Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office.
We're seeking experienced teachers and assistants who will embrace our mission to extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing.
As the Head Start Lead Teacher, you will:
•Attend and participate in all scheduled training's such as community of practices, engage in coaching cycles with assigned coach, reflective supervision and in collaboration with the director develop PDP for own professional development
•Implement the Tools of the Mind curriculum with the guidance from the Reggio Emilia philosophy to promote children's development and learning
•Use assessment data analyzed by teacher teams in Teaching Strategies GOLD to guide curriculum and individual/group plan decisions
Qualifications Include:
•BA Early Childhood Education or related field such as Psychology or Elementary Education
•90-hour course preschool requirement
•Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required
•1+ years of experience in the field
As the Head Start Teacher Assistant, you will:
•Implement the Tools of the Mind curriculum with the guidance from the Reggio Emilia philosophy to promote children's development and learning
•Use assessment data analyzed by teacher teams in Teaching Strategies GOLD to guide curriculum and individual/group plan decisions
•Prioritize the health/safety and social/emotional well-being for children in the program and to promote a culture of excellence and family
•In collaboration with each child's parent and with parental consent complete the ASQ-3 and ASQ - SE to identify concerns regarding a child's developmental, behavioral, motor, language, social, cognitive, and emotional skills during a home visit
Qualifications include:
•High School Diploma
•1 year of experience
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life
Support (BLS) certification required
•90-hour education course preferred
•Floater Must obtain a preschool CDA within 6 months of hire
Work Schedule:
We have 4 locations and are looking to hire candidates that are willing to work at any of our locations (even after hired) as our needs change throughout the year. Our locations include Hyattsville/Landover, Adelphi and Riverdale.
This is a 12 month position and the hours are 8am-4:30pm
At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you.
We do this by offering:
- Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
- Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Free Employee parking
- Benefits Eligible Positions:
- Competitive, comprehensive benefit plans [including health, employer-paid disability and life insurance, PTO]
- Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with 3 year vesting
- Ancillary benefits such as flexible spending, legal and pet insurance to meet the needs of employees and their eligible family members
- Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.
If you want to make a difference in someone's life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.
Join the Adventist HealthCare team today, apply now to be considered!
COVID-19 Vaccination
Adventist HealthCare requires all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination and , if offered, may elect to be vaccinated at a n designated Adventist HealthCare location.
Tobacco and Drug Statement
Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use.
While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result.
Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow-up testing.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Adventist HealthCare is a religious organization as defined under applicable law; however, it will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants' religious beliefs.
Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office.