Community Concepts·Rumford, Maine
Collaborate with a teaching team to deliver high-quality programming for infants and toddlers. Assist in planning activities and maintaining the cleanliness and care of the classroom environment.
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We are seeking an energetic Center Aide for our Early Head Start classroom 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. This position is 20 hours per week and year-round. Position anticipated to start in Fall 2026.
Pay Range: $15.86-$16.61/hour depending on education and experience
This position is 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, $360or $540 monthly. Visit maine.gov/dhhs [https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/ocfs/provider-resources/early-childhood-educator-workforce-salary-supplement-program] for more information.
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.
Market context
In Maine, Center Aide openings are often tied to early childhood and support services where dependable staffing matters. These roles are competitive because employers usually want a high school diploma or GED, prior experience with young children, and the ability to clear background checks; a valid driver’s license can also be required. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your child-care experience and driving record before applying.