Full-Time Preschool Assistant Teacher — Impact & Benefits

ServingSchools; Dover-Foxcroft (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Certification Training

Retirement Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Incentives

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Penquis Child Development in Dover-Foxcroft, ME, is seeking a full-time Preschool Assistant Teacher to support an Early Head Start/Head Start classroom. You will assist with daily activities and help deliver developmentally appropriate programs for children birth to 5 years old.

Requirements: Preschool CDA or associate degree (or within 1 year), 1–2 years working with children, strong communication, flexibility, empathy, and ability to lift 50 pounds. Pay: $19.85–$27.81/hour plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Preschool CDA or associate degree in early childhood education, or completion within 1 year of hire.
• 1–2 years' paid experience working with children.
• Ability to communicate effectively; flexible and empathetic.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Compliance with Penquis background check requirements and Head Start standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct a daily activity program that is developmentally appropriate for the group of children.
• Assure that appropriate care and supervision is always provided.
• Maintain a clean, healthy, safe environment for the children.
• Observe children, identify needs, and arrange services or referrals.
• Assist with classroom and playground supervision and light cleaning duties.
• Maintain confidentiality of client files and information.

Skills

Effective communication

Flexibility

Empathy

Education

Preschool CDA or associate degree in early childhood education

Job description

Penquis Child Development in Dover-Foxcroft, ME, is seeking a full-time Preschool Assistant Teacher to support an Early Head Start/Head Start classroom. You will assist with daily activities and help deliver developmentally appropriate programs for children birth to 5 years old.

Requirements: Preschool CDA or associate degree (or within 1 year), 1–2 years working with children, strong communication, flexibility, empathy, and ability to lift 50 pounds. Pay: $19.85–$27.81/hour plus benefits.