Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

ServingSchools; Wiscasset (ME); Presencial; USD 26.000 - 29.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Paid holidays and vacations

Medical benefit with employee/employer

Retirement plan enrollment

MRTQ stipend

Employee discount

Resumo da vaga

The Sheepscot Valley Children's House (SVCH) in Wiscasset, ME is seeking a nurturing, full-time assistant teacher to join our team. The role supports children aged 18 months through Pre-K, with programming across Toddler, Preschool, and Pre‑K.

Hours are 40 per week, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Salary starts at $19-$21 per hour and benefits include holidays, medical coverage, retirement options, and MRTQ stipends.

Qualificações

• Desire to work with children of various backgrounds and development levels.
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in a team environment.
• Minimum of 1-year of early childhood experience.
• A CDA credential or background in Early Childhood Education is preferred.
• Background check and fingerprinting required.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise children under the guidance of the Lead Teacher.
• Assist with lesson plan implementation and development of culturally relevant activities.
• Support children in developmentally appropriate ways while fostering curiosity and learning.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and staff.

Conhecimentos

Team collaboration

Child engagement

Developmental understanding

Formação

CDA credential

Early Childhood Education background

Descrição da vaga

The Sheepscot Valley Children's House (SVCH), located in Wiscasset, ME, is looking for a nurturing, creative, and flexible full-time assistant teacher to join our team! This is a 40-hour per week position, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. The teaching assistant will work with children ages 18 months to 5 years, and will provide support in our Toddler, Preschool, and Pre‑K programs.

SVCH is a non‑profit school and licensed childcare center serving children from birth through Pre‑Kindergarten. We have been a staple in Midcoast Maine for over 40 years and our priority is to provide high quality childcare in a nurturing environment. We welcome children to learn about themselves, other people, the arts, nature, and the world and emphasize respect for oneself and others, and reverence for the human spirit and intellect. We provide a nurturing and stimulating environment where children are guided toward the pleasure of learning, sometimes in the company of friends and teachers, and sometimes quietly on their own. We have a team of experienced and dedicated staff, along with five well‑equipped classrooms and an expansive outdoor space overlooking the Sheepscot River.

The salary for this position starts at $19-$21 per hour, based on experience.

Currently, we cannot support part‑time employment for these positions, so applicants must be able to work 40‑hours per week. Unfortunately, we have a waitlist for childcare and no open childcare slots for applicants in need of childcare.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise children under the guidance of the Lead Teacher.
• Assist with lesson plan implementation and developing culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate activities.
• Support children in developmentally appropriate ways that respect their inherent curiosity and desire to learn and play.
• Attend staff meetings and complete necessary trainings.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and staff.

Qualifications

• Desire to work with children of various backgrounds and development levels
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in a team environment
• Minimum of 1-year of early childhood experience
• A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or background in Early Childhood Education is preferred
• Once hired, must pass a background check and complete mandatory fingerprinting

Benefits

• Paid holidays and vacations
• Medical benefit with employee/employer participation
• Retirement plan enrollment option
• Maine Roads to Quality (MRTQ) monthly stipend of up to $540, based on experience.
• Employee discount if employee’s children are enrolled at SVCH