Child Care Assistant - Multiple Positions

University of Maine at Augusta; Orono (ME); On-site; USD 33,221 - 44,954; Full time

Job summary

University of Maine System is seeking a Child Care Assistant in Orono, ME to provide developmentally appropriate care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., 40 hours weekly at $18.79 per hour.

Responsibilities include supporting curriculum, communicating with families, and maintaining safety and records. CPR/First Aid certification is required within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated communication skills and ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Ability to safely lift and care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years old.
• Employee must earn Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification within 90 days of hire (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Attends to each child’s emotional and physical needs, implementing developmentally appropriate activities.
• Assists in planning and evaluating child care curriculum and environment to be visually appealing and child-centered.
• Communicates regularly with parents/guardians about progress and issues.
• Maintains oversight of the total group of children.
• Maintains records on attendance, behavior, development, and medical attention.
• Ensures a healthy and safe child care environment by adhering to policies.
• Oversees and supports student or temporary employees.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Child Care Assistants perform tasks related to the provision of developmentally appropriate child care programs and activities, which includes attending to the emotional and physical needs of infants, toddlers, and/or preschoolers. Schedule is Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. for this full-time, 40 hours per week position. Pay rate is $18.79 per hour.

Note: Child Care Assistants at the University of Maine are eligible for government-funded salary supplements in accordance with MRS Title 22, §3737. Continuance of the salary supplement is contingent upon continued funding from the State of Maine Early Childhood Education Workforce Supplement Program.

Responsibilities

• Attends to each child’s emotional and physical needs, implementing developmentally appropriate activities needed for attachment, clothing, communication, exercise, food, guidance, rest and toileting.
• Assists in planning and evaluating child care curriculum and environment to ensure that it is visually appealing, intellectually stimulating, and child-centered - meeting the developmental needs of all children.
• Communicates regularly with parents/guardians of enrolled children on issues such as progress, problems and opportunities.
• Insures the constant oversight of the total group of children.
• Maintains records, reports and/or information regarding child attendance, behavior, development, interactions, illnesses, injuries, and other medical attention.
• Maintains a healthy and safe child care/work environment by implementing Children’s Center, University and State/Federal policies.
• Oversees and supports student or temporary employees.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).
• Successful experience caring for children within a group infant-toddler child care environment.
• Demonstrated communication skills and ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Ability to safely lift and care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years old.
• Employee must earn Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification within 90 days of hire (training provided).

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.