Apprentice Teacher

Community Concepts Maine; Paris (ME); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Paid time off

Paid holidays

403(b) retirement plan

CDA training provided

Agency laptop

Job summary

Community Concepts Maine is seeking an Apprentice Teacher to work in our Preschool and Infant Toddler Early Learning Centers under the guidance of a mentor.

Earn $15.35 per hour while gaining experience and certification in Early Childhood Education; eligible for monthly wage supplements of $240, $360, or $540 through the State of Maine program.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Considerable stamina needed to bend, lift, carry, etc.
• Agency provided CPR and First Aid certifications after the hire.
• Pre-employment physical and background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in classrooms under mentor guidance.
• Support activities and daily routines for children in preschool and infant-toddler centers.
• Maintain a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Stamina

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Do you like working with young children?

Are you interested in gaining experience and certification in Early Childhood Education while getting paid?

If so, you might be a great match for a position as an Apprentice Teacher.

Opportunities for Full-time positions in Preschool and Infant Toddler Early Learning Centers.

Ideal Candidate Includes

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. recipients
• New to the workforce, returning to the workforce after a considerable absence, changing careers into Early Childhood Education, etc.

Benefits

• 30-40 paid hours per week in a classroom with a mentor teacher
• Rate of Pay: $15.35 per hour
• This position is also currently eligible for an additional monthly wage supplement through the State of Maine Early Childhood Educator Workforce Salary Supplement Program. The tiered supplements are currently in payments of $240, $360, or $540 monthly. Visit maine.gov/dhhs for more information.
• Agency paid-for Child Development Associate (CDA) training and certification
• Agency provided laptop while completing education
• Provided a workforce coach to support the process and enhancing skills for the workplace (interviewing, attire, etc.)
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability, accident, critical illness & hospital indemnity offerings
• Paid Time Off (up to 18 days for full-time employees)
• Up to 13 paid holidays per year
• 403(b) retirement plan with agency contribution and match

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required
• Considerable stamina is needed to bend, lift, carry, etc.
• Agency provided CPR and First Aid certifications after the hire
• Pre-employment physical, SBI, DMV, DHHS fingerprinting, Maine and National Sex Offender Registry, federal debarment, and fraud background checks must be completed upon offer hire as a condition of employment.

Community Concepts, Inc* is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider, committed to fair employment practices in full compliance with applicable laws. Qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to religion, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, physical or mental condition, or any other legally protected characteristic. Please request any necessary accommodations to participate in the application process.