Early Childhood Assistant: Classroom Support & Growth

Servingschools; Presque Isle (ME); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement

Job summary

Avec Community Action in Presque Isle, ME is seeking a Teacher Aide to support the Teacher in planning and implementing classroom activities and field trips. The role includes facilitating parent engagement through conferences, home visits, and attendance at parent meetings while encouraging classroom volunteer participation.

Qualifications include a CDA in progress, First Aid/CPR, and ability to meet background checks; a flexible schedule and reliable transportation are required.

Qualifications

• Less than one year of experience in a child care setting.
• Classroom in Early Childhood Education
• Planning for individual needs

Responsibilities

• Assists Teacher in planning and preparing all classroom activities and field trips.
• Records observations and uses IEP in planning and classroom activities.
• Prepares and supervises nutritious meals and snacks.
• Shares in maintenance of center, equipment, and supplies.
• Serves as bus monitor as necessary per licensing requirements.
• Completes programmatic and Agency reports.
• Assists teacher with home visits, on-site visits, and parent conferences; develops individual plans based on screenings and observations.

Skills

Excellent Listening skills

Microsoft Office

Communicate with children

Diversity awareness

Reading and comprehension

Education

Current CDA and in progress of degree

Head Start Standards knowledge (preferred)

Child Care License Regulations

First Aid and CPR certification

Job description

Avec Community Action in Presque Isle, ME is seeking a Teacher Aide to support the Teacher in planning and implementing classroom activities and field trips. The role includes facilitating parent engagement through conferences, home visits, and attendance at parent meetings while encouraging classroom volunteer participation.

Qualifications include a CDA in progress, First Aid/CPR, and ability to meet background checks; a flexible schedule and reliable transportation are required.