Assitant Teacher I Floater

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, 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. 

SALARY INFORMATION

The starting salary for an Assistant Teacher I Floater is $19.23 per hour. Martha’s Table (MT) 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. 

Please know that Martha’s Table is responsible for the base pay only. If at any point, the Pay Equity Funds cease, the pay rate will return to the base amount, immediately following the cessation of those Pay Equity Funds. Below is a breakdown of salary rates:

Martha's Table Base Salary

OSSE Equity Pay Rate

• 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.

This position 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

• Communicates effectively with parents/families as well as proper colleagues and school leadership team.

• Assists in the implementation and coordination of classroom activities and routines.

• Actively engage with children; support meal times and care routines (diapering/toilet learning)

• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to supporting different classroom routines and age groups quickly 

• Provide flexible support to all classrooms, whether temporary or long-term; including teachers breaks, absences, other necessary ratios supports. 

• Attend at least 12 Martha’s Table 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 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 participates in Community of Practice (CoP) sessions, staff meetings, and program-wide projects/initiatives

• Engages and responds 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

• Establishes professional development goals and works towards achieving them as prescribed within the team member’s Individual Professional Development Plans

• Supports and attends 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 effectively with team members,, volunteers, and community groups.  

• Bilingual in English/Spanish, preferred.

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:

Martha's Table will consider waiving the vaccination requirement for:

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. 

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 the 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 e-mail at hr@marthastaple.org.