Early Childhood Aide: Support Learning & Family Engagement

Servingschools; Machias (ME); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Servingschools in Machias, Maine, seeks a Teacher Aide to support the classroom teacher with activities and field trips, and to engage families through conferences, home visits, and volunteer participation.

The role requires less than one year of experience in child care, a current CDA (or in progress), First Aid/CPR, and flexible scheduling to meet program needs. A strong ability to work with diverse children is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in child care; less than one year is required.
• Education aligned to early childhood; CDA or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to plan for individual needs and support development.

Responsibilities

• Assist Teacher in planning and preparing all classroom activities and field trips.
• Record observations of children and assist planning to meet needs and outcomes; use IEPs in planning.
• Prepare and supervise nutritious meals and snacks.
• Share in maintenance of center, equipment, and supplies.
• Serve as bus monitor as necessary.
• Complete programmatic and Agency reports as required.
• Assist with home visits, on-site visits, and parent conferences; develop individual plans with parents.

Skills

Excellent Listening skills

Communicate with and relate to young:

Work with a diverse population

Read, analyze, comprehend, and apply |

Education

Current CDA and in process of attaining a college degree

Head Start Performance Standards, preferred

Child Care License Regulations

First Aid and CPR certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Servingschools in Machias, Maine, seeks a Teacher Aide to support the classroom teacher with activities and field trips, and to engage families through conferences, home visits, and volunteer participation.

The role requires less than one year of experience in child care, a current CDA (or in progress), First Aid/CPR, and flexible scheduling to meet program needs. A strong ability to work with diverse children is essential.