Teacher's Aide, Full Time, The Lourie Center School
- Employer
- Adventist HealthCare
- Location
- Rockville, MD
- Posted
- Mar 09, 2023
- Closes
- Mar 28, 2023
- Ref
- R-024228
- Function
- Childcare, School and Teaching, Teacher
- Industry
- Education, Primary and Secondary
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
- Hours
- Full Time
The Lourie Center School seeks to hire a Teacher's Aide who will embrace our mission to extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing.
As the Teacher's Aide, you will:
•Assist the teacher in the development and preparation of materials to be used with the child
•Assist the child during group activities
•Available to any crisis that may occur in and out of the classroom
•Read the reports and IEPs of children in the class
•Prepare and clean up the classroom as per the demands of the curricular task and needs of the children in the program
•Provide instructional support to the assigned child with the goal of increasing the child's level of independence
•Assist the teacher and the interdisciplinary team in the formulation and implementation of therapeutic and behavior management strategies for this child in the program
Qualifications Include:
•Bachelor's degree preferred or minimum 2 years' experience in related field
•Minimum of one year work experience with special needs children (i.e. school, camp, counselor, childcare work, college practicum experiences, etc).
•Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8:30am-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.
As the Teacher's Aide, you will:
•Assist the teacher in the development and preparation of materials to be used with the child
•Assist the child during group activities
•Available to any crisis that may occur in and out of the classroom
•Read the reports and IEPs of children in the class
•Prepare and clean up the classroom as per the demands of the curricular task and needs of the children in the program
•Provide instructional support to the assigned child with the goal of increasing the child's level of independence
•Assist the teacher and the interdisciplinary team in the formulation and implementation of therapeutic and behavior management strategies for this child in the program
Qualifications Include:
•Bachelor's degree preferred or minimum 2 years' experience in related field
•Minimum of one year work experience with special needs children (i.e. school, camp, counselor, childcare work, college practicum experiences, etc).
•Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8:30am-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.