Early Childhood Education Aide & Classroom Support

Community Action in Aroostook, Washington and Hancock Counties; Deer Isle (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Action in Aroostook, Washington and Hancock Counties in Maine seeks a Teacher Aide to support early childhood classrooms by planning, preparing, and implementing activities with teachers and staff.

You will help with parent conferences, home visits, and classroom routines, while ensuring safety and inclusivity. A current CDA and progress toward a degree are preferred, with First Aid/CPR and background checks required.

Qualifications

• Experience: Less than one year in a child care setting; classroom in Early Childhood Education; planning for individual needs.
• Skills: Excellent listening, Microsoft Office usage, communication with young children, ability to work with a diverse population, reading and applying procedures.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent listening skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communicate with and relate to young

Diversity awareness

Read and apply procedures

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

Job description

Community Action in Aroostook, Washington and Hancock Counties in Maine seeks a Teacher Aide to support early childhood classrooms by planning, preparing, and implementing activities with teachers and staff.

You will help with parent conferences, home visits, and classroom routines, while ensuring safety and inclusivity. A current CDA and progress toward a degree are preferred, with First Aid/CPR and background checks required.