Assistant Teacher – PreK/Head Start – Brewer

Penquis; Brewer (ME); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate PreK/Head Start Assistant Teacher to join their dedicated team. This full-time position involves assisting with the daily operations of an early education classroom and developing engaging activity programs tailored to the needs of children. The role presents an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners. With a strong commitment to early childhood education, this organization offers a supportive environment where you can thrive and grow professionally. If you have a love for working with children and relevant experience, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Competitive wages

Monthly stipend for eligible employees

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is essential for this role.
• Relevant educational coursework is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily operation of the early education classroom.
• Develop and administer an appropriate daily activity program.

Skills

Experience working with children

Educational coursework related to early childhood education

Education

Relevant educational coursework

Job description

Have a passion for working with children? Join our team of Early Head Start/Head Start team, providing early childhood education services. Penquis, a social services agency serving Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Knox counties for over 50 years, is currently seeking a full-time (40 hours per week; 42 weeks per year, benefits eligible) PreK/Head Start Assistant Teacher. As the Assistant Teacher, you assist with the daily operation of the early education classroom and activities. Develop and administer an appropriate daily activity program to assure that the needs of the group and the individual children are met. This position is in a public school PreK/Head Start collaborative setting based in Brewer.

Location: Brewer, Maine

Assistant Teacher Responsibilities:

1. Assist with the daily operation of the early education classroom.
2. Develop and administer an appropriate daily activity program.

Assistant Teacher Requirements:

1. Relevant educational course work and transcripts.
2. Experience working with children.

Excellent Benefits Package: (benefit eligible)

The starting rate of pay for the Assistant Teacher position is $19.46 per hour and additional compensation may be given consideration with relevant experience.

Eligible upon hire, new employees in our Early Childhood programs who work 24-40 hours per week, will receive a monthly stipend which is based on your lattice through MRTQ (Maine Roads to Quality).

Please submit application materials, including relevant educational course work and transcripts.

Penquis offers an excellent benefits package and competitive wages. Apply online at www.penquis.org or contact us at 973-3500 (TDD: 973:3520) or by email at [e-mail] to request an application and job description.

In accordance with federal regulations, Penquis does not discriminate. Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Penquis is a smoke-free workplace.