Assistant Director

MaineGuide; Maine; On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free childcare for dependents

Job summary

MaineGuide is seeking an Assistant Director for the RSU 40 A.C.E. Program. This part-time position runs 20 hours per week with a schedule during school days, offering $30.00 per hour and potential additional hours as program needs arise.

The role supports leadership across A.C.E. sites, supervises staff, and ensures a safe, respectful environment for children and families served by the program.

Qualifications

• Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field is required.
• Experience working with children and staff in an educational or childcare setting.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise morning and afternoon ACE staff and daily operations at each location.
• Create and maintain a calm, kind, respectful, and developmentally appropriate environment for children and staff.
• Support teachers with classroom management, routines, expectations, and behavior concerns.
• Fill in for staff when unexpected call-outs occur.
• Float between Union, Warren, and Waldoboro ACE programs as needed.
• Help ensure teachers understand and follow ACE expectations, policies, and procedures.
• Support positive communication and relationships with teachers, students, parents, and the community.
• Be a positive role model for staff and children.
• Help address concerns and provide support before issues escalate.
• Work closely with the ACE Director and Office Manager to maintain consistent expectations and quality programming across all sites.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Calm under pressure

Dependable & flexible

Teamwork

Role modeling

Education

Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

Assistant Director – RSU 40 A.C.E. Program

Part-Time | 20 Hours Per Week | $30.00/Hour

A.C.E. (After-school Children's Enrichment) is seeking a caring, dependable, and positive Assistant Director to join our leadership team.

Position Schedule

• Monday – Friday
• 7:00–8:30 a.m. & 3:00 - 5:30 p.m.
• 20 hours per week
• Hours are during the school year when RSU 40 schools are in session
• $30.00 per hour
• Additional hours may be available based on program needs.
• Free childcare for dependents (biological, adopted or wards)

A tiered salary supplement system for early childhood educators, offering monthly supplements ranging from $240 to $540 based on education and experience is happening.

Level 1,2,3 & 4 (Maine Roads to Quality) $240 - Monthly

Level 5 & 6 (Maine Roads to Quality) $360 - Monthly

Level 7 & 8 (Maine Roads to Quality) $540 - Monthly

Position Responsibilities

The Assistant Director will help provide leadership and support across our A.C.E. programs, including:

• Supervising all morning and Afternoon A.C.E. staff and daily operations at each location
• Creating and maintaining a calm, kind, respectful, and developmentally appropriate environment for children and staff
• Supporting teachers with classroom management, routines, expectations, and behavior concerns
• Filling in for staff when unexpected call-outs occur
• Floating between our Union, Warren, and Waldoboro A.C.E. programs as needed
• Helping ensure teachers understand and follow A.C.E. expectations, policies, and procedures
• Supporting positive communication and relationships with teachers, students, parents, and the community
• Being a positive role model for staff and children
• Helping address concerns and providing support before issues become larger problems
• Working closely with the A.C.E. Director and Office Manager to maintain consistent expectations and quality programming across all sites

Qualifications

• Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related early childhood field required
• Experience working with children and staff in an educational or childcare setting
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to remain calm and professional during challenging situations
• Dependable and flexible
• Ability to work independently while also being part of a team
• Commitment to creating a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment for all children

An Opportunity to Grow

This position is designed to begin at 20 hours per week during the school session, but there may be opportunities for additional hours depending on program needs.

If you are an early childhood professional who enjoys supporting children, mentoring staff, solving problems, and helping create a positive environment, we would love to hear from you!