Early Childhood Educator Job Fair (Silver Spring)

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Job Fair – Karasik and Family, Infant & Childcare Center (KFICCC)

Interview Mode: Onsite

Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Address: 10611 Tenbrook Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20901

Children & Youth Services’ Karasik and Family, Infant & Child Care Center has vacancies for full-time Child Care Teachers and Assistant Teachers interested in working in a unique, fully inclusive Child Care Center supporting preschool children with special health care needs and disabilities. Responsibilities include assisting in the development and implementation of the classroom program.

Come join our fun and energetic team and build your skills as an educator! We are located in Silver Spring, Maryland, less than 1 mile from Holy Cross Hospital.

For a limited time, all new hires are eligible for benchmark incentive payments totaling up to $1,000! More information is available on the Employee Benefits page on our website.

Immediate Openings:

1. Full-Time Child Care Associate Teacher

Pay Rate: $18.57 – $19.51/hr (depending on education and experience)

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma plus 90 clock hours (45 hours Curriculum & 45 hours Child Development); OR high school diploma plus CDA and one year of relevant experience

Effective verbal and written communication skills and computer skills

Ability to read, write, and communicate in English

Ability to lift and carry independently up to 25 lbs

Ability to withstand prolonged standing/walking and frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pulling, and pushing.

2. Full-Time Teacher Assistant

Pay Rate: $18.12 – $19.04/hr (depending on education and experience)

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum age 18

High school diploma or GED equivalency

Successful completion of pre-employment medical exam and TB testing

Effective verbal and written communication skills and computer skills

Ability to read and write in English

Ability to lift and carry independently up to 25 lbs

Ability to withstand prolonged standing/walking and frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pulling, and pushing

3. Full-Time Child Care Teacher

Pay Rate: $23.11 – $24.18/hr (depending on education and experience)

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or Child Development; or high school diploma plus 60 credit hours in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or Child Development

One year of relevant experience.

Successful completion of pre-employment medical examination and TB testing.

Effective verbal and written communication skills and computer skills.

Ability to read and write in English and have a good understanding of the English language.

Ability to lift and carry independently up to 25 pounds.

Ability to withstand prolonged periods of standing or walking, and frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pulling and pushing.

4. Part-Time Substitute Teacher Assistant

Pay Rate: $17.65/hr

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be at least 16 years old

Some experience working with children

Pre-employment medical exam and TB test required