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.

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.

SIGN ON BONUS

If you are hired as a Lead Teacher 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.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Director of ECE (Maycroft), the Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher will provide the highest caliber of instruction to infants and toddlers. The Lead Teacher will design, drive, and support enriching and engaging learning environments for their students in a highly collaborative, developmentally appropriate, outcomes-driven environment.

POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership of Classroom Instruction

• Lead on 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
• Implement education 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, engaging environment for learning based on best practices
• Manage and direct the activities of teacher’s assistants and other adults working with students in the classroom

Assessment, Data, and Individual Support

• Support student mastery of developmental and learning standards by analyzing student data and working with colleagues to respond to the data with targeted teaching
• Implementation of developmental screenings on all children including but not limited to Ages and Stages
• Refer students suspected of having a learning disability to the Director or Assistant Director
• Implement IFSPs (Individual Family Service Plan) or IEPs (Individualized Education Plan) as needed and participate in the process of creating these documents
• Provide ongoing observation and authentic assessment of individual children and maintain a comprehensive portfolio assessment for each child

Professional Learning

• Attend and at times, plan and implement, targeted professional development sessions and training for teachers with a focus on infants and toddlers
• Respond to regular, direct instructional coaching feedback as well as feedback from rigorous, widely-accepted program evaluation tools
• Meet with the Academic Coach/Specialist on a weekly basis to discuss the classroom, instruction, and the needs of individual students

Wrap-around Supports

• Develop effective communication and partnership with families
• Conduct a minimum of three parent conferences a year to discuss child development with parents and/or guardians
• Collaborate with the Infant and Toddler Parent Specialist 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 safety at all times and in all settings
• Complete all required reports involved in compliance and instruction
• Attend at least 2 anchor events annually
• Perform 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
• Infant and toddler focus preferred
• Knowledge 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 Microsoft Office products
• Experience using assessment data to inform teacher experience
• Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in diverse communities
• Able to partner with families in support of a child’s growth and development
• 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

• 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)

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.