Teacher Assistant- Head Start 3-5 year olds

Promise Early Education Center; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 22,628 - 32,227; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (80% paid by agency)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

403(b)

Annual Cost of Living Increase

Generous Tuition Assistance

Job summary

A distinguished early learning program in Central Maine seeks Early Childhood Educators for positions working with children ages 0-5. Candidates will receive training for the Child Development Credential (CDA) while working. Benefits include starting pay of $19.91/hour, hiring bonuses, merit performance bonuses, and generous tuition assistance. This is a fulfilling opportunity in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Desire to work with young children.
• Must lift up to fifty pounds.
• Reliable transportation necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children.
• Assist classroom teachers with management.
• Fill in when the Teacher is out.

Skills

Communication skills

Classroom management

Computer skills

Education

Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent

Child Development Credential (CDA)

Job description

Overview

We will train you! No experience required, just have a desire to work with young children—earn more once you complete and pass the certification! No cost to you!

Compensation and Benefits

• Minimum Starting Pay of $19.91 per hour plus additional compensation
• Early Childhood Educator Workforce Salary Supplement Program Eligible
• $2000 Hiring Bonus
• Annual Performance Merit Bonus
• Annual Cost of Living Increase
• Generous Tuition Assistance
• Openings
• (1) Full Time 40 hours a week Full Year position
• (2) 42 Part Year 37.5 Hours Per week

Starting Salary $19.91/hour. Earn more if you have an Early Childhood Degree!

Monthly Stipend (Additional to Base Pay)

• Tier Level 1 – Maine Roads to Quality Registry Levels Level 1, 2, 3, 4 — $240 per month
• Tier Level 2 – Levels 5, 6 — $360 per month
• Tier Level 3 – Levels 7, 8 — $540 per month

• $2000 Hiring Bonus
• Annual Performance Merit Bonus
• Annual Cost of Living Increase (as determined by federal government)
• Generous Tuition Assistance

Fully Benefitted, including Medical Insurance (80% agency paid), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and 403(b)

Do you desire a career in Early Childhood Education and don't know where to start? Complete an application and we will help you!

Child Development Credential (CDA) is required but, earn while you learn: Promise Early Education will pay for the required training and certification.

Promise Early Education has both Year Round Full Time and Part Year (late August – early June) positions available. We are in need of both Head Start and Early Head Start Teacher Assistants.

Early Head Start Teacher Assistants will be primarily with children 0-3 years old.

Head Start Teacher Assistant will be primarily with children 3-5 years old.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children
• Assist classroom teachers with classroom management
• Fill in when the Teacher is out of the classroom
• Must be able to lift up to fifty pounds, get down on the floor with children for floor time activities
• Must have reliable transportation
• Computer skills are required
• Communicate clearly both verbally and in written form

Education Requirements

Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent

Program Overview

Promise Early Education Center is the foremost early learning program in Central Maine that is dedicated to educating the whole child and preparing that child for success in school and opportunity beyond. Our agency provides a safe, engaging, and empowering place for children to learn and grow; offers a results driven educational curriculum taught by degreed teachers; and supports the engagement of parents and caregivers in their child\'s learning through partnership, communication and a commitment to the parent as primary educator.

Early Head Start Head Start Pre-K Preschool Head Start Early Childhood Education Teacher