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Overview of Easterseals Serving DC | MD | VA

Who We Are

Including Individuals. Empowering Families. Strengthening Communities.?

Easterseals DC MD VA ( www.eseal.org ) is leading the way to full equity, inclusion, and access through direct and life-changing disability and community services.

Since 1945, Easterseals DC MD VA has worked tirelessly to enhance quality of life and expand access to healthcare, education, and employment. And we won't rest until each one of us is valued, respected, and accepted.

We take a holistic approach, providing comprehensive services to thousands of children and adults in our neighborhoods, no matter their disability, military status, income, race, or age : To help each child reach their full potential, we provide personalized child development and early intervention services. To improve health and reduce isolation in adults with disabilities, we offer engaging activities and expansive resources. To enable military families to integrate into the community, we provide a suite of services, including employment support and mental healthcare. And to sustain families and caregivers, we provide comprehensive services and support.

Together with our partners, we're reducing poverty and homelessness and improving healthcare and employment by empowering people of all ages and abilities to be full and equal participants in their communities. Join us.

As the Easterseals affiliate serving Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia, ( www.eseal.org ) Easterseals DC MD VA works through public-private partnerships to provide community-based services in the most efficient manner possible. These traits were demonstrated in the opening our Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Inter-Generational Center, which has quickly become an international model of excellence for delivering superior outcomes, including creating meaningful connections between generations. It was opened through visionary partnership among local, state, and national governments, as well as private individual, corporate, and foundation investment . The shared resources created a maximum return on investment for the community. Through a variety of resources, Easterseals provides information and guidance about how to navigate changing needs within our communities.

Easterseals DC MD VA, we know that creating a hopeful, inclusive community where all people realize their potential and live meaningful lives can be done only when we value our greatest asset – our staff. More than 200 employees across the greater Washington, DC area, from Hagerstown, Maryland, to Falls Church, Virginia, value the rewarding work that enables Easterseals to lead the way to 100% equity, inclusion, and access for people with disabilities, families, and communities.

If you want to do well while doing good, Easterseals DC MD VA may be the place for you.

Core Values

Our entire staff shares our Core Values which are an integral component of the success of ESDCMDVA :

• Respect : We respect each other. We value the uniqueness and dignity of each individual and appreciate the strength of diversity and inclusion.
• Responsibility : We share a sense of responsibility for doing things right, being good stewards and being accountable for our actions.
• Integrity : We conduct business ethically with a commitment to moral integrity and we expect people to hold a high moral standard. We communicate openly, honestly and directly.
• Innovation : We embrace new ideas, take measured risks and find better ways to help more people.
• Care : We show compassion for others and continue to live our mission each day.

Easterseals Job Description

Job Title : Assistant Teacher

Department : CDC

Location : IGC-Silver Spring

Reports to : Center Director

FLSA Classification : Non-Exempt

Assistant Teacher

Are you passionate about enriching the lives of our future leaders? Easterseals is the right fit for you!

For more than 100 years, we've been dedicated to promoting equity and inclusion through our life-changing services for children, adults, caregivers, and veterans. We won't rest until everyone feels valued, respected, and accepted. At Easterseals, we take pride in providing experiences that our employees describe as rewarding, positive, and friendly! Our collaborative culture fosters teamwork as we work together to support children in the best ways possible. We celebrate achievements, big and small, from earning your CDA certification to celebrating an anniversary as an Easterseals.

Join us and be a part of our journey in making a positive impact on the lives of those we serve. Together, we can create an environment where everyone can thrive and experience the joy of learning.

Pay & Benefits

Pay ranges between $17.65 and $22.79 but that's not all! Our premier benefits package includes :

As an Assistant Teacher at Easterseals you will :

The Assistant Teacher is responsible for supporting the lead teacher with the overall daily classroom operations. Assistant Teachers are to provide a safe and nurturing environment that supports the social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development of children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age. They are responsible for the implementation of developmentally appropriate lesson plans that are aligned with Creative Curriculum, national and state standards.

Essential Functions

Supervision, Health, and Safety

Staff / Child Interactions

Professionalism and Teamwork

Decision Making Authority

Job Qualifications

Education

Experience

Qualifications and Physical requirements

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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