Hometown Health Center·Palmyra, Maine
The counselor is responsible for creating a safe and engaging environment by planning and leading educational and recreational activities for school-age children. They must maintain professional communication with families and staff while ensuring compliance with licensing regulations.
The School-Age Childcare Staff member is responsible for creating a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment for school-age children. This role includes planning and leading educational and recreational activities that support children’s growth and well-being.
Strong communication and teamwork are essential, as this position works closely with the childcare director and other staff.
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A high school diploma is required, while an associate or bachelor's degree in child development is preferred. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and pass all required DHHS background checks.
Market context
In Maine, summer school-age childcare counselor roles often see steady seasonal demand as programs staff up for school breaks and community-based care. These positions can be competitive because employers look for candidates who are at least 18, hold a high school diploma, and can pass DHHS background checks; an associate or bachelor’s degree in child development can strengthen an application. On this platform, job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, helping you review details faster before applying. If you’re interested, confirm your background-check readiness and highlight any child-focused experience in your application.