<h3>Job Description</h3>
We are looking for a research scientist to join our team to train AI models. You will measure the progress of these AI chatbots, evaluate their logic, and solve problems to improve the quality of each model.
In this role you will need to hold an expert understanding of chemistry- a completed or in progress Masters/PhD is preferred but not required. Other related fields include, but are not limited to: Research and Development Chemist, Formulation Scientist, Development Chemist, Analytical Chemist, Chemical Engineer, Medicinal Chemist, Biochemist, Process Development Chemist.
Benefits:
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<li>This is a full-time or part-time REMOTE position</li>
<li>You’ll be able to choose which projects you want to work on</li>
<li>You can work on your own schedule</li>
<li>Projects are paid hourly starting at $40+ per hour, with bonuses on high-quality and high-volume work</li>
</ul>
Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Give AI chatbots diverse and complex chemistry problems and evaluate their outputs</li>
<li>Evaluate the quality produced by AI models for correctness and performance</li>
</ul>
Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>A current, in progress, or completed Masters and/or PhD is preferred but not required</li>
<li>Fluency in English (native or bilingual level)</li>
<li>Detail-oriented</li>
<li>Proficient in chemistry, inductive/deductive reasoning, physical/temporal/ spatial reasoning</li>
</ul>
Note: Payment is made via PayPal. We will never ask for any money from you. PayPal will handle any currency conversions from USD. This job is only available to those in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand. Those located outside of these countries will not see work or assessments available on our site at this time.

Chemist

Chemical Technician

<h3>Job Description</h3>
We’re a Little Different
Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service. At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”
 Overview:
<ul>
<li>Reviewing and updating treatment plans</li>
<li>Assisting with Tempus/research labs</li>
<li>Arriving patients, reviewing labs, and ensuring patients are ready for treatment prior to seating in Infusion</li>
<li>Point of Contact for authorization, clinic, and scheduling teams</li>
<li>Scheduling follow up appointments</li>
<li>Assist nurses with blood draws (if certified), and non-chemo shots or Infusions</li>
</ul>
Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Education: Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program; Consideration will be given for comparable education experience and successful licensure.</li>
<li>Licensure: Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining a current LPN license within the hiring state in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all State Board of Nursing requirements</li>
<li>Experience: Experienced LPN </li>
<li>Certifications: Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire NOTE: one or more of the certifications below may be required based on the position/unit hired to, or acquisition of certification within department required timeframe:•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;PEARS (Pediatric Assessment Recognition and Stabilization)•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;S.T.A.B.L.E. (Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work, And Emotional Support) •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Six Assessment &amp; Care Modules•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other unit-specific certifications as requiredPhysical Requirements/Demands: Stand/Walk most of the time on duty; significant amount of bending and stooping, as well as lifting and turning patients with assistance; push/pull/grip up to 50 pounds</li>
<li>Preferred Certifications: IV Certification within 1 year of hire</li>
</ul>
We Offer Great Benefits:
 Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!
We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.
 At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.
 What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy? 
 Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.
EEO/AA/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

LPN - Infusion (F/T Days Pratt Canter Center)

<h3>Job Description</h3>
At HelloFresh, we want to change the way people eat forever by offering our customers high-quality food and recipes for different meal occasions. Over the past 10 years, we've seen this mission spread around the world and beyond our wildest dreams. Now, we are a global food solutions group and the world's leading meal kit company, active in 18 countries across 3 continents. So, how did we do it? Our weekly boxes full of exciting recipes and fresh ingredients have blossomed into a community of customers looking for delicious, healthy, and sustainable options. The HelloFresh Group now includes our core brand, HelloFresh, as well as: Green Chef, EveryPlate, Chefs Plate, Factor_, and Youfoodz.
Operations Manager&nbsp;
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Factor_ a brand of HelloFresh is seeking an Operations Manager.&nbsp; The Operations Manager drives the culture &amp; leads the daily activities for a high-volume prep, cook and plating production kitchen and fulfillment center. You will work directly with our Associate Director of Operations to be in charge of building out &amp; leading the operational road map for our production and fulfillment center. Your time will be spent between managing the daily operational logistics of the production center, creating a positive workplace culture for 100+ employees, mentoring the leadership team, and driving continuous improvement. This person will have a seat at the table and be given the opportunity to make decisions that will impact the company as a whole.
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You will...
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<li>Build &amp; establish a strong team with a leadership pipeline; coach and develop talent within each functional area of fulfillment (Kitchen, Prepping, Plating, Food Safety &amp; Quality and Fulfillment)</li>
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<li>Develop trust, credibility, effective and collaborative relationships with Factor_ peers and direct reports.</li>
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<li>Work with managers to execute final Production Scheduling.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Ensure product quality of the department.</li>
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<li>Be the liaison between the site operation, kitchen, R&amp;D &nbsp;and other functions within Headquarters, helping your team to identify the key priorities for the site.</li>
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<li>Be responsible for production area continuous improvement initiatives and direction.</li>
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<li>Develop high standards for execution to meet all KPI’s &amp; financial metrics while supporting your team in achieving daily, weekly, monthly and annual goals</li>
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<li>Ensure adequate communication of company goals and priorities to Production Center team, including leading monthly meetings to engage and inspire a diverse, growing workforce</li>
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<li>Drive continuous improvement when it comes to Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery.</li>
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<li>Create a positive team dynamic that encourages all employees in the production center to:</li>
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<li>Provide timely feedback to direct/indirect reports.</li>
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<li>Drive positive change within the facility</li>
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<li>Adapt to the ever-changing business needs and ensure that the team does the same</li>
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<li>Actively listen and accept feedback; convey ideas and/or concerns; communicate and hold operators accountable to the Factor_ brand, KPI’s, and culture.</li>
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You are...
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<li>Bold: you’re adventurous, outgoing and optimistic; you’re confident making decisions and taking calculated risk</li>
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<li>Entrepreneurial Spirit: you have the vision, passion, and imagination; you are not afraid to ask, ‘what if’ and constantly challenge the status quo</li>
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<li>Versatile: you roll with the punches and don’t get overwhelmed easily; you enjoy grinding away at issues and have a knack for delivering results in hyper-growth, constantly changing environments</li>
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<li>Analytical: data is your friend; you're able to translate numbers into action and pave the way for efficiency</li>
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<li>Team-oriented: you have a track record of leading cross-functional teams and cultivating collaborative partnerships at all levels and departments of an organization</li>
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<li>Strategic: you recognize and resolve situations that are ambiguous or challenging and use logic to identify alternatives, evaluate, and present approaches to solving complex problems while thinking in terms of contingency plans</li>
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<li>Customer-focused: slightly obsessive-compulsive when it comes to customer experience and strive to deliver a product that is second to none</li>
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<li>A customer service obsession and a willingness to do whatever it takes to satisfy customer needs</li>
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<li>Effective communication and are a leader for employees, direct reports, cross-functional teams and executive leadership</li>
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<li>Proven ability to quickly adapt to business needs</li>
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<li>Willing to work weekends and/or night shifts when needed</li>
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<li>High level of integrity and ethics</li>
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<li>Strong continuous improvement skills</li>
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<li>Excitement for working in an environment with a high level of ambiguity and change</li>
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You have...
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<li>5+ years of management experience leading an industrial kitchen or production operations center; preferably in food service or food production&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Bachelor's degree or master's preferred</li>
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<li>Ability to think strategically and communicate at the executive level, coupled with top-notch organizational skills and an attention to detail</li>
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<li>Familiarity with FSMA, HACCP, SQF</li>
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<li>APICS CPIM or CSCP certification (preferred)</li>
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<li>Spanish Proficiency preferred</li>
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<li>Demonstrated ability to effectively motivate, develop and manage 100+ employees a day - our culture is a critical part of our success, and you are directly responsible for driving it</li>
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<li>Deep knowledge of Lean and Agile Production</li>
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<li>Comprehensive background in Prepping, Cooking, Plating, Food Safety &amp; Quality and Fulfillment</li>
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<li>Interest in spending most of your time on the shop floor and working directly with all levels of staff</li>
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<li>Demonstrated success at delivering new product initiatives in both a large company and start-up environments</li>
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You’ll get…&nbsp;
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<li>Competitive salary, 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation, and company equity plan based on role</li>
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<li>Generous PTO, including sabbatical, and parental leave of up to 16 weeks</li>
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<li>Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment</li>
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<li>Tuition reimbursement for continuing education (upon 2 years of service)</li>
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<li>Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+</li>
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<li>Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain</li>
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This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.
\n#Factor #JD1008Illinois Pay Range$93,500—$105,200 USDAbout HelloFresh\n
We believe that sharing a meal brings people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures together. We are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace equally and ensuring that everyone feels a sense of inclusion and belonging. We also aim to extend this commitment to the partners we work with and the communities we serve. We are constantly listening, learning, and evolving to deliver on these principles. We are proud of our collaborative culture. Our diverse employee population enables us to connect with our customers and turn their feedback into meaningful action - from developing new recipes to constantly improving our process of getting dinner to our customers’ homes. Our culture attracts top talent with shared values and forms the foundation for a great place to work!
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At HelloFresh, we embrace diversity and inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. As part of the Company’s commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations, up to the point of undue hardship, to candidates at any stage, including to individuals with disabilities.
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We want to adapt our processes and create a safe space that welcomes everyone so please let us know how we can accommodate our process. In case you have any accessibility requirements you can share that with us in the application form.
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To learn more about what it's like working inside HelloFresh, follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn.
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HelloFresh is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please reach out to us at:
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<li>Europe: <a href="mailto:EUaccommodations@hellofresh.com" target="_blank">EUaccommodations@hellofresh.com</a></li>
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<li>APAC: <a href="mailto:APACaccommodations@hellofresh.com" target="_blank">APACaccommodations@hellofresh.com</a></li>
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<li>United States: <a href="mailto:USCandidateAccommodations@hellofresh.com" target="_blank">USCandidateAccommodations@hellofresh.com</a></li>
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<li>Canada: <a href="mailto:CAaccommodations@hellofresh.com" target="_blank">CAaccommodations@hellofresh.com</a></li>
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Operations Manager, Production

<h3>Job Description</h3>
SonderMind is a leading mental health care platform revolutionizing therapy services by empowering licensed mental health therapists to deliver exceptional care with cutting-edge, AI-powered tools. We are seeking compassionate and highly skilled clinicians to join our expanding network, offering the flexibility to manage your own practice, bring your existing clients, and benefit from steady referrals.
At SonderMind, we believe there can’t be mental healthcare without mentally-strong clinicians. Our platform is designed to outsmart burnout and streamline your workflow, allowing you to focus on what matters most—your clients. We are committed to fostering relationship-driven care, providing ethically grounded, human-first tools that enhance outcomes and reduce administrative burdens.
Benefits of Joining SonderMind:
<ul>
<li>Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom to set your own working hours and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Sessions can be conducted via telehealth or in-person.</li>
<li>Free and stress-free credentialing with major insurers: We have streamlined the credentialing process and handle all the hard stuff for you so that you can expand your practice by accepting insurance from major payors in your state in weeks, not months.</li>
<li>Guaranteed Pay: We handle all the billing for you and guarantee pay bi-weekly for completed sessions-including no-shows.</li>
<li>Referrals and Practice Support: Seamlessly onboard your existing clients while receiving new referrals. Benefit from thoughtful client matching to personalize your caseload, with support from a dedicated account manager to help you grow your practice across various specialties.</li>
<li>Absolutely no fees or membership charges: We don’t charge you to deliver care, and all of the features, access, tools, and resources you get come free of charge.</li>
<li>Innovative AI-Powered Tools: Outsmart burnout and focus on what matters most—your clients. Our secure, clinically-developed AI tools eliminate administrative tasks and keep clients engaged between sessions. This includes:</li>
<ul>
<li>AI Notes: Auto-generates editable, insurance-compliant clinical notes, saving you time and reducing documentation burden.</li>
<li>Session Takeaways: Extend your care between sessions by reviewing and sending client-friendly summaries of key insights.</li>
<li>Session Prep: Help clients clarify goals and focus areas before each session, ensuring you hit the ground running.</li>
<li>Goal Setting: Collaborate with clients to set and track goals, increasing engagement and accountability.</li>
<li>Treatment Plan: Easily align with clients on diagnoses, goals, and care plans in a clear, clinically grounded format.</li>
<li>Reflections: Clients can journal through AI-guided prompts between sessions, providing you with deeper context.</li>
</ul>
</ul>
Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Master's degree or higher in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field.</li>
<li>Must be fully licensed by the State Board to provide therapy independently and without supervision (e.g., LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LCPC, LCSW-C, LISW, or LP).</li>
</ul>
Pay: $70-$88 per hour. Pay rates are based on the provider license type, session location, and session types.
*Please note that SonderMind does not provide office space; therapists are responsible for securing their own location for in-person sessions, but we can help connect you with other SonderMind therapists looking to share space.

Mental Health Therapist

Chemistry Teacher

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Security Systems Engineer / Specialist

Company Overview:
KMS Solutions, LLC is a technical management / solutions company that specializes in engineering, analysis, and cyber security. Founded in 2005, KMS is a certified small business with nearly two decades of experience supporting the Department of Defense as well as many other departments and programs critical to our Nation’s security and well-being. 
KMS is a two-time winner of the USA Today Top Workplaces recognizing quality workplace cultures across the United States who put their employees first. Additionally, we received the Providence Journal Rhode Island Top Workplaces award and Culture Excellence Awards for Compensation &amp; Benefits, Innovation, Leadership, Purpose &amp; Values and Work-Life Flexibility
Position Summary / Objective:
We are looking for candidates to fill a Security Systems Engineer / Specialist position at our Wallops Island, Virginia station. The Surface Combat Systems Center (SCSC) at Wallops Island requires support in management, engineering, operations, and technical expertise for the activation, operation, maintenance, and engineering of equipment, systems, and computer programs. This support is crucial for all Naval Sea Systems Command and Program Executive Office, Integrated Warfare Systems missions and projects conducted at SCSC. SCSC offers live and simulated integrated warfare capabilities in a net-centric maritime environment, aimed at developing, testing, evaluating, and conducting fleet operations and training for the warfighter.
Essential functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
<ul>
<li>Provide subject matter expertise for DoD information systems security policy.</li>
<li>Plan, install, configure, and administer technology such as HBSS, ACAS, SEIM, firewall, patch management, and configuration management solutions to support security policy.</li>
<li>Implement and audit security controls in accordance with RMF Assessment and Authorization requirements.</li>
<li>Conduct periodic DoD Security Technical Information Guide (STIG) compliance audits.</li>
<li>Monitor network vulnerability/risk and implement remedies/mitigations.</li>
<li>Review proposed designs to ensure appropriate security is included.</li>
<li>Use available tools and scripts to reduce the effort to enforce security policy and audit compliance.</li>
</ul>
Required education and experience:
<ul>
<li>AS or AA in Applied Science (Information Systems, Network Administration, or Network Security, or related degree.</li>
<li>(2) years relevant experience (BS or BA will substitute for (2) years of relevant requirement).</li>
<li>(4) years directly related experience in network engineering, maintenance, and security applied to RDT&amp;E &amp; business environments, DoD and Information Technology systems.</li>
<li>Minimum certification as IAT or IAM Level II and Network Certification per DoD 8570.01-M.</li>
<li>Demonstrated Knowledge of:
<ul>
<li>Secure Network Operations</li>
<li>Military System Specifications</li>
<li>Network Administration</li>
<li>IA enabled appliances.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly in written and oral presentations.</li>
<li>Switches/routers/firewalls, IDS, DISA STIGS, PKI, NTP, Storage Area Networks, PoE, FPoE, SCSI and DNS.</li>
<li>Preference is minimum of (2) years working in R&amp;D (within (2) years relevant experience.</li>
</ul>
Additional eligibility requirements

Work authorization/security clearance requirements:
An active DoD Secret security clearance.
Other Duties:
Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Supervisory Responsibility:
None

Work Environment:
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Excellent listening skills are essential. The employee frequently is required to sit for long periods of times, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
The typical workday is eight hours in length. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, with concurrence from the supervisor. Attendance at prescheduled mandatory meetings is required. Must be available during the core work hours as determined by your contract/location and must account for the required number of hours in a pay period to maintain Full-time status.
Telework:
<ul>
<li>Telework may be allowed up to 20%. </li>
</ul>

Travel:
<ul>
<li>Ability to travel CONUS; potential to travel OCONUS</li>
<li>Travel up to 10% may be required.</li>
</ul>
Benefits and Additional Compensation:
KMS offers a competitive benefits packaging including medical, dental and vision insurances, flexible spending account, PTO, paid holidays, military leave, bereavement leave, 401k / retirement savings plan, professional development and tuition reimbursement, basic and voluntary life insurance / AD&amp;D, short-term and long-term disability, voluntary AFLAC supplemental insurance products and employee assistance plan (EAP) program. Additionally, KMS offers employee referral bonuses and a discretionary annual bonus.
AAP/EEO Statement:
KMS Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
KMS Solutions is a drug free workplace.
 
#ZR
#LI-KMS
#LI-HYBRID

Security Systems Engineer / Specialist

<h3>Job Description</h3>
We’re glad you’re here. Think about it – you and us? Sounds like it could be a match made in the meat heavens. If you’re here for:
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<li>Weekly Pay</li>
<li>Shift meal discount and family dining discount*</li>
<li>Flexible Schedule</li>
<li>Best in Class Training &amp; Continuous Learning</li>
<li>Advancement Opportunities</li>
<li>Paid Time Off*</li>
<li>401(k) Retirement Plan*</li>
<li>Medical, Dental, and Vision*</li>
<li>Champions of Hope*</li>
<li>Cash Referral Program</li>
<li>Journey Wellbeing Support Tool</li>
<li>PerkSpot Discount Program</li>
<li>Recognition Program</li>
<li>Slip Resistant Shoes Programs</li>
<li>Community &amp; Charitable Involvement</li>
<li>Igniting Dreams Grant Program</li>
<li>Training Contests</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;Well, you’re in the right place. You’re also in the right place if you’re looking for a company where you can dream big, work hard, get it done, play fair, have fun, and make a difference.
&nbsp;BRING HOME THE BACON
&nbsp;As a restaurant team member, you’ll help operate the restaurant on a day-to-day basis. Your personality and commitment to create a delicious experience for everyone will keep our customers coming back for more. To qualify for this job, you are:
<ul>
<li>At least 16 years of age</li>
<li>Eligible to work in the U.S.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;Not sure if your experience aligns? We encourage you to apply. Meat-lover or not, all backgrounds are welcome here.
&nbsp;WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO
The Arby's brand purpose is Inspiring Smiles Through Delightful Experiences®. Arby's delivers on its purpose by celebrating the art of Meatcraft® with a variety of high-quality proteins and innovative, crave-able sides, such as Curly Fries and Jamocha shakes. Arby's Fast Crafted® restaurant services feature a unique blend of quick-serve speed combined with the quality and made-for-you care of fast casual. Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc. is the franchisor of the Arby's Brand and is part of the Inspire Brands family of restaurants headquartered in Atlanta, GA. Arby’s, founded in 1964, is the second-largest sandwich restaurant brand in the world with more than 3,500 restaurants in nine countries. Our goal is to be the best in the business, and we can’t do that without great people like you.
&nbsp;Arby’s is an equal opportunity employer.
*Subject to availability and certain eligibility requirements.&nbsp;

Team Member

<h3>Job Description</h3>
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Overwhelmingly, people who decide they want to be a part of the Y in Central Maryland tell us they do so because it reflects their values and a conscious decision, they’ve made about how they choose to live their lives. The happiest and most fulfilled Y associates are those who are motivated to help others and who want to be a part of something larger than themselves. &nbsp; If this speaks to your heart, then we invite you to join our team. Be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us. &nbsp; At the Y in Central Maryland, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Enjoy flexible schedules, competitive pay, and generous paid time off, alongside medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as dependent care FSA. We offer a generous employer contribution to the Y retirement fund, and opportunities for career advancement. Our commitment to fostering a positive work environment means you'll have access to training and development programs that align with our mission to empower individuals and strengthen communities. Join us and bring your passion to a fulfilling career where you can truly make a difference!&nbsp;
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POSITION SUMMARY:
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<li>This position serves as a Teacher for a Head Start classroom with a direct focus on children 3 to 4 years of age. The teacher will work collaboratively with one other Teacher to ensure the successful operation of a classroom with a total of 17- 20 children. The teacher also works with a team of other teachers, family advocate and family members to implement the curriculum to achieve outcomes for children of all abilities. Teachers are expected to utilize a working knowledge of the principles of child growth and development to work with children and collaborate with related service areas.</li>
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Planning
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<li>Responsible for the preparation and overall delivery of daily lesson plans. Post them for parents, volunteers and visitors in the classroom. </li>
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<li>Develop an individual plan for each child including goal setting based on identified needs and prescriptions for objectives and activities to meet established child outcomes. </li>
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<li>Address challenging behaviors by observing to determine possible causes of the behavior, implementing preventive measures, teaching the child new social and communication skills and partnering with families to support the child at home.</li>
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<li>Implement a child-centered curriculum and learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation to promote development in all domains for children of all abilities.</li>
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<li>Use observations of children and anecdotal notes to document children’s progress and individualize curriculum.</li>
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Early Learning Implementation
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<li>Follow and Implement the Creative Curriculum for Preschool/Infant, Toddler &amp; Twos &amp; Frog Street curriculum providing developmentally and linguistically appropriate experiences appropriate to age, language and culture of children served.</li>
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<li>Implement experiential learning activities advancing the intellectual and emotional competence of preschool children.</li>
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<li>Provide a print rich environment in which children develop literacy, numeracy and social skills using increasingly complex language and problem solving abilities.</li>
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<li>Provide positive guidance supporting children as they acquire readiness skills for kindergarten and beyond. </li>
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<li>Implement daily lesson plans in response to children’s needs and interests incorporating observations, anecdotal record keeping, knowledge of early childhood development and the key experiences.</li>
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<li>Help children to acquire and use language as a means of communicating their thoughts, feelings and understanding of others, based on the CSEFEL pyramid model. </li>
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<li>Provide a variety of experiences and media that stimulates children to explore and express their creative ability.</li>
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<li>Develop and implement lesson activities that will support children in knowing, accepting and appreciating themselves as individuals, based on the CSEFEL pyramid model.</li>
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<li>Assist in fostering a sense of Early Intervention Specialist, Mentor Coach and Special Education Consultant, integrate the written Individual Education Plans (IEP)/Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) for children with disabilities. </li>
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<li>Provide supervision and ensure the safety and security of children at all times in accordance with Head Start and OCC Licensing requirements. Supervise all classroom field trips and outdoor activities</li>
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<li>Supervise and eat nutritionally prepared meals with the children as a curriculum activity, to model good nutrition and proper social skills for preschool children.</li>
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<li>Understand regulations associated with prevention of occupational disease and injury, including the exercise of universal precautions and the prevention of contamination </li>
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<li>Follow written policies and regulations established by Y Head Start, Maryland Health Department, Y of Central Maryland, Maryland State Department of Education and Baltimore City Child Care Licensing Department and Office of Child Care &nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
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&nbsp;Family Partnerships
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<li>Establish positive and productive relationships with parents, as well as, engaging parents through classroom activities, home learning experiences and program events.</li>
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<li>Provide opportunities for parents to increase their child’s observation skills and to share assessments with staff that help plan the learning experiences. </li>
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<li>Encourage parent participation in Y associate-parent conferences and home visits discussing their child’s development and education.</li>
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<li>Establish positive and productive relationships with families focusing on a relationship of trust and rapport. </li>
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<li>Complete a minimum of 3 parent conferences per school year: (Mandatory parent conferences: 1st Quarter Child Assessment Period, 2nd Quarter Child Assessment Period, 3rd Quarter Child Assessment Period)</li>
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<li>Coordinate and complete 2 home visits per school year. Fall &amp; Spring 25. </li>
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<li>Identify and refer parents wanting to volunteer in the classroom, work as substitutes or in other volunteer activities to the Parent Engagement Coordinator Transitioning</li>
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ongoing Monitoring and Self-Assessment
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<li>Conduct daily child health checks.</li>
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<li>Assess children on an on-going basis. Gather and organize anecdotal notes into the key domains and document for individualization and observation through Work Sampling Online and Creative Curriculum GOLD.</li>
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<li>Participate actively in bi-weekly Team Meetings, with zone Manager, to reflect on program and site performance, generate solutions and ensure high-quality classroom operations.</li>
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<li>Ensure the safety of children, at all times, through consistent implementation of Active Supervision, zoning, child count and maintaining classroom adult/child ratios.</li>
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Supervision and Human Resources
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<li>Work with Mentor Coach to self- assess/reflect on C.L.A.S.S. and ongoing classroom observations three times per year in regards to professional growth and developmentally appropriate practices.</li>
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<li>Participate in ongoing mentor – coaching and reflection sessions, in regards to individual skill development, classroom management, curriculum &amp; instruction and CLASS, with Mentor Coach on an ongoing basis.</li>
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<li>Monitor volunteers, substitutes, during classroom operations.</li>
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<li>Plan and adjust work operations to meet changing or emergent program requirements within available resources and with minimum sacrifice to quantity or quality of work.</li>
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;General Responsibilities
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<li>Participate in Y associate meetings, conferences, training sessions and workshops as assigned. </li>
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<li>Maintain confidentiality in regards to Y associate and family information. </li>
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<li>Fulfill role as mandated reporter as stated in Child Abuse and Neglect Policy.</li>
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<li>Perform any other work-related duties as requested by your supervisor.</li>
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<li>Be present at work in order to provide consistency of services.</li>
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<li>Be a contributory team member in a positive/productive manner.</li>
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<li>Demonstrate commitment to the Y mission, Y core values, and Y policies in the performance of daily duties.</li>
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<li>Recognize that your job description is service area specific and that a successful employee upholds the overall employment standards outlined in the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual and specifically, but not limited to: confidentiality, child abuse reporting, attendance and dependability, appropriate dress, customer service and support to all families, prudent use of program resources, and promoting and maintaining safe work environment</li>
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QUALIFICATIONS:
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<li>Must obtain a criminal background check.</li>
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<li>Basic computer literacy email, word processing and internet navigation</li>
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\n\n\nThe&nbsp;Y in Central Maryland&nbsp;provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. Moreover, the Y is firmly committed to celebrating and achieving diversity and inclusion in all we do. We strive to be an anti-racist organization and expect all associates to treat others with respect, kindness and dignity, at all times. Thank you for considering working for the Y in Central Maryland. If being a part of our cause feels right for you, we hope you will join us. \n\n All Y associates&nbsp;agree to abide by The Code of Conduct with Youth that sets clear expectations for associates and volunteers to ensure a safe and respectful environment for young people. It emphasizes treating youth with respect and fairness, avoiding inappropriate physical or verbal interactions, and adhering to established standards of affection. The policy strictly prohibits any form of abuse, bullying, or harassment and mandates the reporting of suspected mistreatment. Additionally, associates and volunteers must complete training on child abuse prevention and comply with legal reporting requirements to safeguard youth.\n

Teacher - Baltimore County Head Start

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Overwhelmingly, people who decide they want to be a part of the Y in Central Maryland tell us they do so because it reflects their values and a conscious decision, they’ve made about how they choose to live their lives. The happiest and most fulfilled Y associates are those who are motivated to help others and who want to be a part of something larger than themselves. &nbsp; If this speaks to your heart, then we invite you to join our team. Be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.
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POSITION SUMMARY:&nbsp;
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Manages an Early Head Start classroom within the scope and goals of COMAR Child Care Regulations, Head Start Performance Standards, program’s identified Curriculum for Infants/Toddlers and Twos and the Y in Central Maryland Child Care Philosophy.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Ensures health, welfare, and safety of children enrolled in the class. Maintains appropriate adult/child ratios for the purpose of providing quality care and adherence to local licensing and Head Start Performance Standards.
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Supervises children at all times, adjusting appropriately for a range of ages and abilities of children.
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Promotes feelings of security and trust in infants/toddlers by being warm, supportive, and comforting and by establishing strong and caring relationships.
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Writes and implements individualized daily lesson plans that include objectives, concepts, and strategies for meeting Infant/Toddler Curriculum Developmental Continuum assessments and Head Start School Readiness Outcomes.
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Conducts individual observations, assessments, and developmentally appropriate activities for the purpose of measuring growth and development.
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Informs and includes all classroom staff, parents and volunteers in daily lesson plans and activities.&nbsp;
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Plans and manages classroom structure, i.e. schedule, routines, transitions.
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Demonstrates sensitivity, cultural respect, acceptance, and patience.
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Conducts developmental screenings of infants/toddlers’ motor, language, social, cognitive, perceptual and emotional skills within 45 days of enrollment and ongoing as prescribed.
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Ensures continuity of care by sharing pertinent information with caregivers about each child and any verbal or written instructions given by the parent.
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Maintains classroom education folders and portfolio-assessment binders for children in compliance with Head Start, COMAR regulations and Curriculum guidelines.
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Assures completion of daily and monthly attendance records.
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Prepares for and conducts at least two home visits and two parent-teacher conferences annually.&nbsp;
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Participates in monthly meetings for parents and recruits their input into planning for classroom activities.
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Ensures that parents receive developmentally appropriate home learning activities on a weekly basis.
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Recruits, trains and utilizes parent volunteers in the classroom.
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Oversees classroom staff, including advising on classroom issues.&nbsp;
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Assures that all written communication from the Education Service Area is shared with the classroom team in a timely manner (memo regarding assessments, training, meetings, etc.)
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Monitors classroom supplies and submits orders to the Education Departments when needed.
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Maintains a neat, appealing, clean classroom and center (including bathrooms, floors, etc).
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Attends and actively participates in Early Head Start, Head Start and Curriculum training to continue professional growth.
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Models professional behavior and adherence to Y of Central Maryland Baltimore County Head Start policies and procedures through behavior, appearance, and attitude.
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Model positive interactions with infants and toddlers to promote parent-child bonding and nurturing parent-child relationships.
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Observes infants and toddlers to detect signs of illness, injury, abuse, neglect, emotional disturbance, or other special needs, and reports these signs immediately to the Zone Manager.
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Work with EHS and Head Start Managers to provide developmentally appropriate Early Intervention services.
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Attend case management meetings, parent conferences, case reviews, IEP/IFSP meetings, transition meetings, staff meetings, parent meetings, in-service and pre-service meetings, and other meetings as directed.
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Report to work at scheduled times and maintain good attendance.&nbsp;
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Takes advantage of training opportunities to continue professional growth.
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May act as point of contact between classroom and Zone Manager.
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Models professional behavior and adherence to Y of Central Maryland Baltimore County Head Start policies and procedures through behavior, appearance, and attitude.
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 QUALIFICATIONS:
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Must obtain a valid criminal background check.
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Must obtain a pre-employment physical including a TB test.
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Must have access to reliable transportation.&nbsp;
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Education
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Infant/Toddler CDA (or) 6 semester (90 clock hours) or equivalent of approved Early Childhood coursework and 3 semesters (45 clock hours) or equivalent approved infant/toddler coursework required
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Experience
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Experience with data entry preferred.
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One year supervised early childhood experience required – two years preferred.
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Certifications
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Possess Pediatric First Aid and CPR certificate or obtain within 90 days of employment
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\nThe&nbsp;Y in Central Maryland&nbsp;provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. Moreover, the Y is firmly committed to celebrating and achieving diversity and inclusion in all we do. We strive to be an anti-racist organization and expect all associates to treat others with respect, kindness and dignity, at all times. Thank you for considering working for the Y in Central Maryland. If being a part of our cause feels right for you, we hope you will join us.\n\n

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