Assistant Teacher I Floater

Assistant Teacher I Floater Full Time Service Worker Washington, DC, US Mission Our mission is to support strong children, strong families, and strong communities. Vision At Martha’s Table, we believe that every Washingtonian deserves the opportunity to stay and thrive. About Martha’s Table At Martha’s Table, we believe that every Washingtonian deserves the opportunity to thrive. For over forty years, we have worked to support strong children, strong families, and strong communities by increasing access to quality education, health and wellness, and family resources. Together, we are “One MT.” This means we work across all three of our locations to support our shared mission. In all that we do, we exemplify our four core values of respect, compassion, teamwork, and accountability. These values—and our commitment to “white glove service”—guide how we engage with the communities we stand alongside and how we work together as a team. When you come to Martha’s Table—as a guest or as a team member—you are valued and you deserve our very best. In order to be the best version of MT, we are deeply committed to equitable practices. We apply the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in providing programming and services; in creating our Board; in partnerships and procurement; and in hiring, training, and advancing our team members. We invest in our team members’ personal and professional goals through our “STEP” program, which includes tuition for continuing education, certifications, and professional development; funding to unlock financially held transcripts; and flexible leave options. Sign on Bonus If you are hired as an Assistant Teacher I Floater with a start date between June 2024 and July 31, 2026, you will be eligible for a $3,000 signing bonus, payable in three installments: a one-time taxable bonus of $750 after 30 days of employment, a one-time taxable bonus of $750 upon successful completion of the 90-day introduction period, and a one-time taxable bonus of $1,500 after 120 days of employment and are in good standing. Salary Information The starting salary for an Assistant Teacher I Floater is $19.23 per hour. Martha’s Table participates in DC OSSE Equity Pay, which provides additional wages to teachers based on credentials and funding. Based on OSSE Equity Pay, the salary provided would be adjusted to up to $26.09 per hour. This salary adjustment will be made once the team member has completed the required steps to be entered into the Division of Early Learning Licensing Tool system. In addition, MT provides a salary bonus based on years of teaching experience. Salary Breakdown: Assistant Teacher I Base Salary – $19.23 hourly Assistant Teacher I with a CDA – $24.52 hourly ($51,006 annually) Assistant Teacher I with an Associates Degree or higher – $26.09 hourly ($54,262 annually) Position Overview Responsible for providing flexible support across multiple classrooms, ensuring safe, nurturing environments by covering team member absences, team member breaks, maintaining required child-to-teacher ratios, and assisting with daily activities. Assistant Teacher I Floaters are expected to fulfill the responsibilities of a permanent classroom teacher. The schedule is 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; however, hours may change based on department needs. Position Duties and Responsibilities Ensure continuous supervision of children in indoor/outdoor environments, adhering to licensing regulations and active supervision plans/strategies. Foster positive relationships with parents/families, children, and team members. Observe children's activities and independent play and base interactions on observed, documented needs and developmental abilities. Communicate effectively with parents/families as well as proper colleagues and school leadership team. Assist in the implementation and coordination of classroom activities and routines. Actively engage with children; support meal times and care routines (diapering/toilet learning). Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to support different classroom routines and age groups quickly. Provide flexible support to all classrooms, whether temporary or long-term; including teachers’ breaks, absences, and other necessary ratio supports. Attend at least one Martha’s Table anchor event annually. Perform other duties as assigned. Commit to Martha’s Table’s mission and core values of compassion, respect, teamwork, and accountability. Embodies and serves as a model of The Martha’s Table Experience reflective of our organization’s core values. Professional Learning Meet with ECE Program Leaders routinely to discuss the classroom, instruction, and the needs of individual students. Actively participate in Community of Practice sessions, staff meetings, and program-wide projects/initiatives. Engage and respond to action plans in response to ratings through the program’s participation in DC Capital Quality, and quality standards designated by NAEYC, ITERS, and CLASS. Establish professional development goals and work towards achieving them as prescribed within the team member’s Individual Professional Development Plans. Support and attend all ECE program events. Experience, Knowledge, and Skills Requirements 0–1 years of related work experience. Ability to provide a safe environment. Ability to build positive relationships. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with team members, volunteers, and community groups. Education and Training Requirements High school diploma or the equivalent (GED). CDA Credential course/certificate. CPR/First-Aid/AED certificate (active), preferred. Working Conditions While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

COVID-19

Martha's Table requires all team members to have: 2 doses of either Pfizer or Moderna administered before April 18, 2023;

1. dose of Johnson & Johnson's Janssen administered before May 22, 2023;
2. doses of Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, Adjuvanted; or

1 updated dose of either Pfizer or Moderna administered after April 18, 2023. Martha's Table will consider waiving the vaccination requirement for: Candidates who object in good faith and in writing, pursuant to procedures established by the City Administrator or his/her designee, that the employee's vaccination would violate their sincerely held religious beliefs; Candidates who have obtained and submitted written certification from a physician or other licensed health professional who may order an immunization, that being vaccinated for COVID-19 is medically inadvisable because of the employee's medical condition. Equal Opportunity Employer Martha's Table is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants who are unable to be vaccinated for religious or medical reasons should contact Human Resources as soon as possible to engage in the interactive process and explore what, if any, reasonable accommodations Martha's Table is able to offer. Martha’s Table is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Martha’s table will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr Martha's Table