Optician

About Vision To Learn

Vision To Learn is the largest school-based vision care nonprofit in the country. VTL exists to

address one basic premise – if you can’t see, you can’t learn. Vision To Learn provides free eye

exams and free glasses to students in underserved communities to help them succeed in school

and in life. Founded in Los Angeles in 2012, Vision To Learn has since expanded to schools

across the country. Vision care is critical as 80% of all learning during a child’s first 12 years is

visual, we work to solve the problem of lack of access by partnering with school districts to

provide eye exams and glasses at no charge to families. We have provided over 2 million vision

screenings, 410,000 eye exams and 330,000 new, prescription glasses in the last decade.

In exciting news, Vision To Learn has been selected by two-time Pulitzer Prize winning New York

Times columnist Nicholas Kristof as a recipient of the 2022 Holiday Impact Prize recognizing

non-profits helping children in need through outstanding, heroic work that changes

communities for the better. https://kristofimpact.org/ http://tiny.cc/VTLKristof

The work done by VTL has also been featured in The Washington Post, ESPN, PBS News Hour,
countless local television pieces and newspaper articles. VTL was commended by the US
Senate in a bi-partisan resolution signed by 43 Senators. In terms of evidence-based service,
glasses provided by VTL have been found to have a high impact on the academic success of
students by researchers at UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital and Johns Hopkins University.

We are looking for an Optician like you to join our team with a positive, proactive attitude, and
commitment to our mission.

Position Description:

Vision To Learn is currently seeking a qualified candidate for a full-time Maryland Optician. Work
hours are Monday thru Friday. The Optician will primarily work during school hours, and this position
will start once onboarding is completed.

Key position responsibilities include:

Patient Responsibilities:

• Oversee assigned mobile eye clinic operation
• Conduct eye exam pre-tests, maintain optimal professional standards
• Take measurements, fit and adjust frames for patients according to written optical prescriptions
  

Additional responsibilities as needed

Who You Are:

• Ability to display exceptional interpersonal skills when interacting with children, site contacts,

• Desire to work in a face-paced, dynamic environment and have technical skills
• Desire to be cross trained to expand your skillset
• Self-starter who is confident to implement Vision To Learn protocols and embrace a remote

walking, bending and squatting

Qualifications:

• Formal Optician Training preferred but not required.
• Valid driver's license required, with a good driving record and familiarity with phone GPS
• Successful track record of working with children and diverse types of people
• Must pass company and CMS background checks and drug test
• Experience using Microsoft Office – Outlook, Excel, Word; ability to quickly learn EHR reporting,

For more information, please visit www.visiontolearn.org.

Vision To Learn is committed to a diverse staff and to a culture that holds equity as a value and a
priority. VTL welcomes applicants who bring a variety of perspectives, experiences, and competencies.
People of color, women, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ persons are strongly encouraged to
apply. VTL is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, creed, color,

religion, ethnicity, national origin, party or political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity,
age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any illegal or prohibited factor.

As a direct healthcare provider and to protect the health and well-being of our employees, VTL has
implemented best practices for ensuring a clean and safe work environment. Employees will be asked
to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination and pass a background checks), TB and drug tests.

Qualified applicants should email resume and cover letter to careers@visiontolearn.org and to
mcannady@visiontolearn.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay Scale: $22.00 - $24.00

Benefits:

• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends