Classroom Support Aide

York County Community Action Corporation; Sanford (ME); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus ($2,500)

Paid time off

School year schedule

Meals in classroom

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

York County Community Action Corp. in Sanford, Maine, is hiring a Classroom Support Aide to assist teachers and nutrition staff in Head Start classrooms. The role focuses on supporting children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, maintaining a clean, safe, and inviting learning environment, and aiding with meals and activities.

A high school diploma is required; a fully funded CDA course will be provided within one year of hire, and immunizations plus a background check are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED/HSE required.
• Be open to completing a fully funded CDA course within one year of hire.
• Experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years; special needs preferred.
• Immunized against MMR and TDaP.
• Pass a background check including DHHS and fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Play with children and support daily classroom activities.
• Provide daily classroom support to teachers and nutrition staff.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and inviting classroom environment.

Education

High School Diploma or GED/HSE

Job description

York County Community Action Corp.

Our mission is to ensure that all people in York County thrive. We work with our partners to meet urgent needs, create opportunities to succeed, promote well-being, and advocate for just policies and practices.

Classroom Support Aide

$2,500 sign-on bonus

Do you have a passion to make a difference and positively impact young children and their families? At YCCAC Head Start, we are more than a daycare. We are committed to providing high-quality child care and comprehensive education, health and well-being services to children from 6 weeks to 5 years. We are now hiring a Classroom Support Aide to join us in our mission of creating a warm and supportive environment where children and families can thrive.

What we offer:

• $2,500 sign-on bonus payable in four installments ($500 after completion of months 3, 6, 9 & $1000 after 1 year – external applicants only).
• Paid time off, personal day and holidays
• School year schedule for our Head Start classrooms, including school breaks
• Breakfast and lunch (served in the classroom as part of our family style meals).
• Career growth and professional development opportunities with financial funding.

Your role:

• Playing with children.
• Providing daily classroom support to teachers and nutrition staff.
• Completing tasks to ensure a clean, safe and inviting classroom for children to learn and explore.

Qualifications:

• Have a High School Diploma, GED or HSE equivalent.
• Be open to completing a fully funded CDA course within one year of hire
• Have experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years; special needs (preferred).
• Immunized against MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) and TDaP (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis).
• Must be able to pass a background check, to include DHHS and fingerprinting.

EOE - YCCAC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.