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Program Instructor

National Children's Center·Silver Spring, Maryland

On CallOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 15 days ago
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Program Instructor

About the role

The Program Instructor provides supervision, teaching, and support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in day or companion care programs. They are responsible for planning daily activities, maintaining progress reports, and intervening in crisis situations.

Help Make a Difference in Someone's Life

Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-4pm (On-Call)

Pay rate $21.54 per hour

LOCATON - University Blvd. in Silver Spring, MD

National Children’s Center, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that is one of the region’s largest non-governmental providers of services for people with developmental disabilities, offering an array of services to adults in the Washington metropolitan area. Our mission is to provide a lifetime of opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The DSP Program Instructor provides adults with IDD the services and supports they need to live a fulfilling and meaningful life in the community. You will be responsible for the support, teaching and supervision of all people in our Adult Day or Companion Care programs. You are a member of the person’s circle of support, providing opportunities for people to grow and learn new skills and make connections to their community and realize their dreams. In addition, you are responsible for intervening and resolving crisis situations and providing emergency CPR and First Aid if required.

Essential functions & responsibilities

Provide supervision and protective support of assigned people throughout scheduled shift to ensure their well-being, growth and development

Plan and implement daily activities to meet person-centered choices, utilizing community resources

Maintain ongoing knowledge and understanding of established levels of support and supervision requirements under the person's plan of care

Provide electronic evaluation and progress reports including daily data collection on formal goals and objectives using our computerized system, Therap

  • Education, experience, license/Certification
  • HS Diploma or GED
  • Computer skills including the ability to record electronic notes using the Therap system
  • Two (2) years experience working with individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities as a service provider or family member
  • CPR & First Aid

NCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of experience working with individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities. Additionally, current CPR and First Aid certifications are required.

  • high school
  • CPR
  • Supervision
  • First aid
  • Person-centered care
  • Crisis intervention
  • Activity planning
  • Data collection
  • Intellectual disabilities support
  • Progress reporting
  • Electronic documentation
  • Developmental disabilities support
  • Therap system

Posting details

Employment type
On Call
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Silver Spring, Maryland
Posted
Aug 26, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

National Children's Center

National Children's Center, Inc. (NCC) is a recognized leader in providing comprehensive and innovative services for children and adults with developmental disabilities in the District of Columbia and Maryland. NCC partners with the people that we serve, their families and...

IndustryNon-profit Organizations
TypeNonprofit
Size201-500 employees
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Maryland Program Instructor roles support ongoing needs in developmental and intellectual disability services, with candidates often distinguished by relevant hands-on experience and current safety credentials. This position requires a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of related experience, and current CPR and First Aid certifications. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here, drawn from the original description, to save research time and confirm your certifications are current before applying.

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