Head Start Teacher 1, Weekdays Shift, The Lourie Center

Adventist HealthCare; Seat Pleasant (MD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Adventist HealthCare is seeking a Head Start Teacher I for The Lourie Center in Riverdale or Seat Pleasant, MD. The role involves creating a safe learning environment, providing emotional support, and implementing curriculum for children from birth to five years old. Candidates should have relevant certifications and experience working with children. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.

Benefits

Work life balance through nonrotating shifts

Free Employee parking

Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage

Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years working directly with children in an approved setting.
• Must have valid driver's license.
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, healthy learning environment for children.
• Analyze assessment data to guide curriculum decisions.
• Implement developmentally appropriate instructional support.

Skills

Child Development

Emotional Support

Behavior Management

Education

Child Development Associate certification

Associate of Art in Child Development

Job description

Lourie Center - Riverdale

If you are a current Adventist HealthCare employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. Adventist HealthCare is hiring a Head Start Teacher 1 for The Lourie Center Head Start Program in Riverdale or Seat Pleasant, MD. Qualified candidates will be eligible for up to a $2,000 sign-on bonus. (*Current AHC employees not eligible – see below under additional details.)

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
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Work Schedule:

*Current AHC employees arenoteligible for asign-onbonuswho are transferring from one entity to another and/or transferring within their entity. Employees that have terminated their employment with AHC are not eligible for asign-onbonusprior to six months of returning if hired for a position offering asign-onbonus

Monday- Friday 8am - 4:30pm. Location is Riverdale or Hyattsville.

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

Pay Range:

$20.53 - $28.87

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.

Join the Adventist HealthCare team today, apply now to be considered!

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 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. ("Nicotine products" include, but are not limited to: cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes, vaping products, hookah, and nicotine replacement products (e.g., nicotine gum, nicotine patches, nicotine lozenges, etc.).

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. AHC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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.