Early Childhood Classroom Assistant

Community Action in Aroostook, Washington and Hancock Counties; Fort Kent (ME); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Action in Aroostook, Washington and Hancock Counties seeks a Teacher Aide to support the classroom team in planning, preparing, and implementing activities and field trips. The role includes facilitating parent engagement through conferences, home visits, and participation in parent meetings and volunteer activities.

The position involves documenting observations, assisting with program planning to meet children's developmental needs, and helping with meals, transportation duties, and

Qualifications

• Less than one year of experience working with children in a child care setting required
• Classroom experience in Early Childhood Education preferred
• Ability to plan for individual needs and adapt activities

Responsibilities

• Assist Teacher in planning and preparing all classroom activities and field trips
• Record observations of children and help plan programs to meet developmental needs and outcomes
• Prepare and supervise nutritious meals and snacks as required
• Share in maintenance of center, equipment, and supplies
• Serve as bus monitor as necessary per licensing requirements
• Complete programmatic and agency reports as required
• Assist with home visits and parent conferences; develop individual plans for children based on screenings

Skills

Listening

Microsoft Office

Communicate with children

Diversity awareness

Written procedures

Education

Current CDA

Head Start standards (preferred)

Child Care License Regulations

First Aid & CPR

Job description

Community Action in Aroostook, Washington and Hancock Counties seeks a Teacher Aide to support the classroom team in planning, preparing, and implementing activities and field trips. The role includes facilitating parent engagement through conferences, home visits, and participation in parent meetings and volunteer activities.

The position involves documenting observations, assisting with program planning to meet children's developmental needs, and helping with meals, transportation duties, and