Infant/Toddler Head Start Aide — Nurturing Classrooms

The Opportunity Alliance; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Medical benefits

Dental and Vision

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF eligible

Job summary

The Opportunity Alliance is seeking an Infant/Toddler Teacher Aide for our Head Start program in Portland, Maine. This full-time role collaborates with Lead and Assistant teachers to provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment for children from birth to age 5, in alignment with Head Start standards and state licensing.

You will support social, emotional, and cognitive development, participate in family engagement, and contribute to a team focused on equity and quality early

Qualifications

• High school diploma and CDA credential required.
• Must be enrolled in a CDA program completed within two years.
• Associate or BA/BS degree or enrollment in a degree program.
• An associate or bachelor degree in early childhood education or related coursework.
• Additional related degree or coursework preferred for better qualifications.
• 1-2 years of relevant teaching or early childhood experience preferred.
• Awareness of culture's role in child and family development.
• Ability to work with complex information and teams.
• Commitment to social justice and Head Start mission.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Lead Teacher and Assistant Teacher to create a safe, nurturing classroom.
• Support development in alignment with Head Start standards and Maine licensing rules.
• Assist with family engagement and overall growth of children and families.

Skills

Teamwork

Cultural competence

Problem solving

Social justice

Teaching experience

Education

High School Diploma and CDA credential

High School Diploma and be enrolled in a CDA program within two years

Associate or B.A./B.S. degree or enrollment in program leading to such degree

Associate or B.A./B.S. in early childhood education

Associate degree in related field or coursework equivalent to early childhood education major

Baccalaureate or advanced degree with relevant coursework (preferred)

1-2 years of center-based teaching or related preschool work (preferred)

Job description

The Opportunity Alliance is seeking an Infant/Toddler Teacher Aide for our Head Start program in Portland, Maine. This full-time role collaborates with Lead and Assistant teachers to provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment for children from birth to age 5, in alignment with Head Start standards and state licensing.

You will support social, emotional, and cognitive development, participate in family engagement, and contribute to a team focused on equity and quality early