Head Start Teacher 1, Day Shift, The Lourie Center

Fort Washington Medical Center; Hyattsville (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance with nonrotating Shf

Free Employee Parking

Comprehensive health insurance

Employer retirement contribution

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Lourie Center Head Start program within Adventist HealthCare is seeking an experienced Head Start Teacher I to support high-quality early learning for children birth to five. The role emphasizes physical, emotional, and spiritual well‑being, aligning with our mission and the Adventist HealthCare values.

You will create a safe classroom environment, implement developmentally appropriate curricula, monitor children’s progress using Teaching Strategies GOLD, and collaborate with families and

Qualifications

• CDA certification required (Assoc. Art in Child Development or related field).
• Minimum of 2 years of direct work with children in an approved setting.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment for children.
• Provide emotional support and encourage autonomy and expression.
• Analyze assessment data to guide curriculum and individual/group planning.
• Implement curriculum using varied modalities for developmentally appropriate instruction.
• Maintain accurate written records and documentation for transitions and parent visits.
• Apply behavior management strategies and maintain positive classroom climate.
• Attend trainings and participate in coaching cycles with an assigned coach.

Education

CDA (Assoc. Art in Child Development)

Job description

Lourie Center - Highland Park

The Lourie Center Head Start, Adventist HealthCare seeks to hire an experienced Head Start Teacher I, who will embrace our mission to extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing.

The Lourie Center Head Start (LCHS) program is a federally funded, community-based program for low-income families as well as pregnant women with children from birth to five years old. The program serves children with disabilities, children in foster care and families that are homeless.

As a Head Start Teacher I you will:

• Create and establish a safe, healthy learning environment that provides physical and emotional safety
• Provide emotional support through establishing a positive climate, being aware of and responsive to children, and encouraging child expression and autonomy
• Analyze assessment data derived from ongoing observations in Teaching Strategies GOLD to guide curriculum, transition, and individual/group plan decisions
• Implement the assigned curriculum using a variety of modalities and materials to provide developmentally appropriate instructional support
• Maintain accurate written records, including assessments, special education documentation, screening instruments, anecdotal notes, and documents for transition to public school and parent/teacher and home visits; complies with deadlines set by supervisor
• Use strategies for behavior management, such as clear behavior expectations, being proactive and redirecting misbehavior
• Attend and participate in all scheduled trainings such as community of practices, engage in coaching cycles with assigned coach, reflective supervision and in collaboration with the manager develop PDP for own professional development.

Qualifications include:

• Child Development Associate certification: Associate of Art in Child Development or related field required
• A minimum of 2 years working directly with children in an approved setting.
• Must have valid driver's license

Work Schedule:

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Hours per Week: 40
• Typical Daily Schedule: 8:00 am -4:30 pm Monday -Friday
• Shift Type: Day
• Weekend Requirements: None
• Holiday Requirements: AHC required Holidays
• On-Call: No

Location is Riverdale or Hyattsville.

Pay Range: $22.03 - $31.18 If the salary range is listed as $0 or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process.

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

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
• Free Employee parking
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire
• Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)
• Paid Time Off
• Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
• Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance
• Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

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.

COVID-19 Vaccination

Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.

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 e

For more information on The Lourie Center Head Start Program, visit Early Head Start & Head Start Program | The Lourie Center | Maryland