Center Aide

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Regular Teacher Assistants Chisholm ELC, Rumford, ME, US

5 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $15.96 To $16.71 Hourly

We are seeking multiple energetic Center Aides for our classrooms at our Chisholm Early Learning Center
, located in Rumford. A Center Aide is part of a teaching team, under the direction of a Lead Teacher.

• Immediate opening for a 20 hour position, with Preschoolers, 38 weeks and up to 50 weeks as needed
• Anticipated opening for a 20 hour position, with Infants and Toddlers, year-round

$15.96-$16.71/hour depending on education and experience

• These positions are currently eligible for an additional monthly wage supplement through the State of Maine Early Childhood Educator Workforce Salary Supplement Program. The tiered supplements are currently in payments of $240, $360 or $540 monthly. Visit maine.gov/dhhs for more information.
• Collaborate with teaching team and contribute to high-quality infant and toddler programming;
• Aide in planning activities and tailoring curriculum to meet children’s social, emotional, physical, literacy, and cognitive development;
• Sharing the responsibility for proper care and cleanliness of the classroom and center
• Full time positions eligible for comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability, accident, critical illness & hospital indemnity
• Paid Time Off (up to 18 days for full-time employees)
• Up to 13 paid holidays per year
• 403(b) pension plan with agency contribution and match
• Community Concepts is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Numerous opportunities for paid training

• High School Diploma or GED is required
• Experience working with young children is required
• Coursework or completion of Substitute Teacher Training is preferred

Experience in an early childhood setting; ability to function autonomously and as part of a team; excellent communication skills; considerable stamina to regularly lift, bend, carry, and perform other high-energy activities; competency with Microsoft Office; ability to obtain and maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications. Pre-employment SBI, DMV, Maine and National Sex Offender Registry, DHHS fingerprinting, fraud, and federal debarment background checks must be completed upon offer of hire and as a condition of employment;

valid driver’s license and travel within the service area is required.

Community Concepts, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation. Please request any necessary accommodation to participate in the application process.