Center Aide

Community Concepts, Inc.; Farmington (ME); On-site; USD 1,773,000 - 2,525,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Up to 13 paid holidays

403(b) pension plan

Job summary

Community Concepts, Inc. is seeking a Center Aide for our Head Start classroom in Farmington, Maine.

This 20-hour-per-week role supports a lead teacher as part of a teaching team, with scheduling of 38 weeks per year (up to 50 weeks as needed). Starting pay ranges from $15.96 to $16.71 per hour, with eligibility for state supplements and a strong benefits package including paid time off, holidays, a 403(b) plan with agency match, and PSLF eligibility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience working with young children is required.
• Coursework or completion of Substitute Teacher Training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teaching team and contribute to high-quality preschool programming.
• Aide in planning activities and tailoring curriculum to meet children’s development.
• Sharing the responsibility for proper care and cleanliness of the classroom and center.
• Numerous opportunities for paid training.

Skills

Experience with children

Team collaboration

Curriculum planning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Substitute Teacher Training (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Center Aide

Regular Teacher Assistants Farmington ELC, Farmington, ME, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 2390

Salary Range: $15.86 To $16.61 Hourly

We are seeking an energetic Center Aide for our Head Start classroom at ourFarmington Early Learning Center. A Center Aide is part of a teaching team, under the direction of a Lead Teacher. This position is 20 hours per week and 38 weeks per year with up to 50 weeks per year as needed.

Starting Pay Range: $15.96-$16.71/hour depending on education and experience

• This position is 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.
• Collaborate with teaching team and contribute to high-quality preschool programming;
• Aide in planning activities and tailoring curriculum to meet children’s social, emotional, physical, literacy, and cognitive development;
• Sharing the responsibility for proper care and cleanliness of the classroom and center
• Paid Time Off (up to 18 days for full-time employees)
• Up to 13 paid holidays per year
• 403(b) pension plan with agency contribution and match
• Community Concepts is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Numerous opportunities for paid training

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED is required
• Experience working with young children is required
• Coursework or completion of Substitute Teacher Training is preferred

Other Requirements:Experience in an early childhood setting; ability to function autonomously and as part of a team; excellent communication skills; considerable stamina to regularly lift, bend, carry, and perform other high-energy activities; competency with Microsoft Office; ability to obtain and maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications. Pre-employment SBI, DMV, Maine and National Sex Offender Registry, DHHS fingerprinting, fraud, and federal debarment background checks must be completed upon offer of hire and as a condition of employment; valid driver’s license and travel within the service area is required.

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.