Classroom Aide - Belfast

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Waldo Community Action Partners (WCAP) is a charitable 501(c)(3) organization serving low‑income residents in Waldo County through early childhood programs.

Position:
Classroom Aide (Belfast, ME)

Wage: $16/hour.

Hours:

32 hours/week, 40 weeks/year.

Monthly Early Childhood Educator Workforce Salary Supplement: $240 to $540 depending on Maine Roads to Quality tier.

• Assist food service personnel with preparation, serving, and clean‑up of meals.
• Transport meals and dishes to and from the kitchen.
• Maintain a clean, neat appearance (closed‑toed shoes, hair covering) while in the food service area.

• Assist teachers with classroom activities and routines on a daily basis.
• Respond quickly in emergencies, e.g., escort children during fire drills, evacuation drills, or actual emergencies; shift away from floor to address unsafe behaviors.
• Bend at knees and hips to communicate with children during meals, play, and other activities.
• Lift, hold, and stabilize children for hand washing, diapering, toileting, and comforting upset children.
• Sit on the floor during play and cleaning times.
• Assist with transitions to/from playground and supervise playground activities.
• Participate in meal time management.
• Participate in child development activities as instructed by teachers.
• Assist teachers in implementing developmentally appropriate educational activities.
• Assume classroom responsibilities when teacher is absent.
• Convey accurate and prompt communications from families or staff to teaching staff.
• Assist with general classroom set‑up, maintenance, and cleaning.
• Keep and submit accurate daily time sheets bi‑weekly.
• Perform data entry as required.

• Pass a physical examination and TB screening.
• Have adequate transportation, a valid driver's license, and meet WCAP's insurance requirements.
• Meet WCAP’s background clearance requirements.
• Valid Criminal Record History Check (CHRC) through DOE.

• At least one year of experience in a preschool or infant‑toddler classroom (preferred).
• Flexible and able to work with multiple staff members and volunteers.
• Data entry proficiency preferred.
• Achieve and maintain First Aid and CPR certification.

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential preferred.
• All listed requirements and skills are essential unless otherwise indicated.

A detailed job description is available on our website:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Please submit a completed WCAP employment application also available on our website to:
Human Resources, WCAP, PO Box 130, Belfast, ME 04915. This position will remain open until we find a suitable applicant. WCAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Katie Bagley, HR Manager
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PO Box 130
Belfast, ME 04915
www.waldocap.org