Assistant Teacher II ($3,000 Sign-On Bonus)
MT requires all team members and classroom volunteers to have completed a COVID-19 primary series and received one booster dose. Team members who are not yet eligible for a booster must submit proof of their booster vaccination within 2 months of receiving their final primary series dose or an original monovalent booster vaccine to hr@marthastable.org.
Martha’s Table will consider waiving the vaccination requirement for:
- Team members who object in good faith and in writing, pursuant to procedures established by the City Administrator or his or her designee, that the employee’s vaccination would violate their sincerely held religious beliefs; and
- Team members 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.
Team members who believe they qualify for either exemption must submit a request for a waiver along with appropriate documentation to support their request to hr@marthstable.org .
Martha's Table is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants who are unable to be vaccinated for religious or medical reasons should contact Human Resources (hr@marthastable.org) as soon as possible to engage in the interactive process and explore what, if any, reasonable accommodations Martha's Table is able to offer.
SIGN ON BONUS
If you are hired as an Assistant Teacher II with a start date between February 2024 and May 2024, you will be eligible for a $3,000 signing bonus, payable in three installments, as follows: (1) a one-time, taxable bonus payment of $750 after 30 days of employment with Martha's Table, (2) a one-time, taxable bonus payment of $750 upon successful completion of the 90-day introduction period, and (3) a one-time, taxable bonus payment of $1,500 after 120 days of employment and are in good standing.
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 provides financial support for professional development in the following areas, regardless of tenure:
- Tuition Reimbursement - Martha's Table will reimburse employees, on a tax-free basis, up to 12 credit hours per fiscal year - up to the University of MD's in-state tuition.
- Professional Development - Up to $2,000 per fiscal year - to include professional memberships.
- Unlocking transcripts - One-time benefit of up to $1,500 to access transcripts from previously attended institutions.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Responsible for helping students learn and supporting the teacher in planning and presenting lessons.
POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides a safe and welcoming atmosphere for children.
- Works with children in the classroom to promote their learning and development.
- Collaborates with teachers to monitor the development of each child.
- Assists in developing lesson plans and the specific needs of each child.
- Conducts parent teacher conferences, developmental screens, and home visits.
- Participates in professional development coaching and training opportunities
- Attend at least 2 anchor events annually
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Commitment to Martha’s Table’s mission and core values of compassion, respect, teamwork, and accountability
- Embodies and serves as a model for “white glove service” and our organization’s core values.
EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- 2-3 years of early childhood program experience preferred
- Develop effective communication and partnership with families
- Guide and support students’ acquisition of social skills including eating meals with children and helping them develop self-help skills
- Support and provide Continuum of Care to help children develop secure relationships
- Be responsible for children’s safety at all times and in all settings
- Proficiency in operating a PC using Microsoft Office Suite
- All Early Childhood Educations team members are required to submit annual physical and tuberculosis test results as required by the Office of the Superintendent of Education
- Proficient in verbal/written Spanish, preferred but not required
EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
- Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or Associate's degree in unrelated field and active Child Development Associate (CDA).
WORKING CONDITIONS
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee 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 points. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
This position requires the completion of a satisfactory background check. Martha's Table is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. Martha’s Table is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion or belief, age, sex (including pregnancy), national, social or ethnic origin, disability status, HIV status, family medical history or genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, family or parental status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 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 of these characteristics. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at 202-328-6608 or via email at hr@marthastable.org.
