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Teacher Assistant- Head Start 3-5 year olds

Promise Early Education Center

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#Classroom Management#Early Childhood Education#Pre-K#Childcare#Preschool#CDA#Head Start#Early Head Start#Child Development Credential
#Maine Roads to Quality
Full TimeOn Site0-2 yrs$20 - $24 / HOURPosted 16 days ago

Location

Lewiston, Maine

Salary

$20 - $24 / HOUR

Quick overview

Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children while assisting classroom teachers with management. Fill in for the lead teacher when necessary and engage in floor-time activities with children.

Requirements summary

Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required, with no prior experience necessary. Candidates must have reliable transportation, basic computer skills, and the ability to lift up to fifty pounds.

high schoolprofessional certificateWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationComputer SkillsClassroom ManagementEarly Childhood EducationChild Safety

Job description

Taking applications for future openings for Year Round and School Year Positions 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! Minimum Starting Pay of $20.03 per hour plus additional compensation Early Childhood Educator Workforce Salary Supplement Program Eligible (details below) Annual Performance Merit Bonus Annual Cost of Living Increase Generous Tuition Assistance

  • No experience?
  • No Problem.
  • If you have an interest in working with young children up to the age of 5 we want your application!
  • Starting Salary $20.03/hour Earn more if you have an Early Childhood Degree!
  • In addition all classroom staff receive an additional monthly stipend: Additional Stipend Tier Level Maine Roads to Quality Registry Levels Monthly Supplement Amount 1 Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4 $240 2 Level 5, Level 6 $360 3 Level 7, Level 8 $540 $2000.00 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 have 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 be 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

Benefits

  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical Insurance
  • Tuition Assistance
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Monthly Stipend
  • Hiring Bonus
  • Annual Cost of Living Increase
  • Annual Performance Merit Bonus

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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...

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IndustryEducation Management
TypeEducational
Size51-200 employees
HQLewiston, ME

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Head Start assistant roles in Maine

Head Start teacher assistant roles in Maine are often in steady demand because programs need dependable support for early childhood classrooms and family services. This role is competitive for candidates who bring reliability, basic computer skills, and the ability to meet physical classroom demands; the posted requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time. If you plan to apply, confirm your transportation and lifting ability before submitting.

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