Lead Teacher ($3,000 sign on bonus)

Martha's Table•Washington, DC

1d•$54,000 - $75,103•Onsite

About The Position

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 “the MT Experience” -- 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.

Requirements

2-3 years of (birth-five years old) early childhood program experience
Infant, toddler, young preschool focus preferred
Knowledge of OSSE compliance and DC Early Learning Standards preferred
Knowledge of NAEYC standards preferred
Teaching experience in multicultural environments serving vulnerable or underserved populations preferred
Proficiency in multiple software applications including most Google Workspace applications
Experience using assessment data to inform teacher experience
Excellent interpersonal communications skills (oral and written)
Ability to partner with families in support of a child’s growth and development
Visible commitment to Martha’s Table’s mission and Core Values
Proficient in verbal/written Spanish, preferred but not required.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or a Bachelor's degree in an unrelated field with 24 credits in Early Childhood Education (or active CDA)

Nice To Haves

Infant, toddler, young preschool focus preferred
Knowledge of OSSE compliance and DC Early Learning Standards preferred
Knowledge of NAEYC standards preferred
Teaching experience in multicultural environments serving vulnerable or underserved populations preferred
Proficient in verbal/written Spanish, preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Lead the implementation of evidence-based, responsive, intentional, and developmentally appropriate curriculum, instruction, and teacher-child interactions
Implement high-quality developmentally-appropriate curriculum and learning activities aligned to DC Early Learning Standards including but not limited to the Creative Curriculum
Plan and Implement educational lesson plans and other required documentation for children and the classroom, ensuring that all reports are accurate and complete
Create and maintain a classroom space that offers children an attractive, organized, and engaging environment for learning based on best practices for children birth - five years old
Manage and direct the activities of assistant teachers and other adults working with students in the classroom
Ensure classroom team use Brightwheel on a daily basis to share photos, curriculum content, and classroom updates through Brightwheel
Support student mastery of developmental and learning standards by analyzing student data and working with colleagues to respond to the data with targeted and individualized teaching strategies and plans
Complete developmental screenings on all children including but not limited to Ages and Stages Questionnaire as required
Refer students who demonstrate developmental delays or potential signs of a learning disability to the Director or Assistant Director of Academic Quality
Implement IFSPs (Individual Family Service Plan) or IEPs (Individualized Education Plan) as needed and constructively participate in the process of creating these documents
Provide ongoing observation and authentic assessment of individual children and maintain a comprehensive digital portfolio assessment for each child
Attend and at times, plan and implement, targeted professional development sessions and trainings for fellow teachers and/or assistant teachers
Complete annual training requirements for OSSE and maintain required training hours
Respond to regular, direct instructional coaching feedback as well as feedback from rigorous, widely-accepted program evaluation tools
Meet with the Academic Coach/ECE Program Leaders routinely to discuss the classroom, instruction, and the needs of individual students
Actively participates in internal 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, ITERS/CLASS, NAEYC, and The Head Start Performance Standards
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
Develop effective communication and partnership with families; maintain cordial yet professional rapport with each family
Conduct a minimum of three parent conferences a year to discuss child development with parents and/or guardians and collaboratively establish student goals
Collaborate with Education Leadership Team Members to promote individual students’ goals related to early communication and development, fine and gross motor skills, and the development of social and self-care skills
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 emotional and physical safety at all times and in all settings
Complete all required reports involved in compliance and instruction
All Early Childhood Education team members are required to submit annual physical and tuberculosis test results as required by the Office of the Superintendent of Education
Perform other duties as assigned
Attend at least 1 anchor event annually
Commitment to Martha’s Table’s mission and core values of compassion, respect, teamwork, and accountability
Embodies and serves as a model for “MT Experience” and our organization’s core values