Head Start Classroom Support Specialist

York County Community Action Corporation; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $2,500

Paid time off, personal day and holdi

School year schedule for Head Start

Meals in classroom (family style)

Professional development funding

Job summary

York County Community Action Corp. invites applications for a Classroom Support Aide to join our Head Start program. You will work with teachers and nutrition staff to support children from 6 weeks to 5 years, helping create a warm, safe, and inviting learning environment.

The role involves assisting with daily activities, maintaining classroom cleanliness and safety, and supporting family engagement. A High School Diploma or GED is required, with a fully funded CDA course encouraged within the

Qualifications

• Have a High School Diploma, GED or HSE equivalent.
• Be open to completing a fully funded CDA course within one year of hire.
• Experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years; special needs preferred.
• Immunized against MMR and TDaP.
• Must be able to pass a background check including DHHS and fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Playing with children.
• Providing daily classroom support to teachers and nutrition staff.
• Completing tasks to ensure a clean, safe and inviting classroom for children to learn and explore.

Education

High School Diploma / GED / HSE

CDA course (within 1 year)

Job description

York County Community Action Corp. invites applications for a Classroom Support Aide to join our Head Start program. You will work with teachers and nutrition staff to support children from 6 weeks to 5 years, helping create a warm, safe, and inviting learning environment.

The role involves assisting with daily activities, maintaining classroom cleanliness and safety, and supporting family engagement. A High School Diploma or GED is required, with a fully funded CDA course encouraged within the