Child Care Assistant

Position is available to employees of the Associated C.O.L.T. Staff of the University of Maine from 12/01/2023 through 12/07/2023 and open to external applicants thereafter.

The Children's Center has an opening for a Child Care Assistant to perform tasks related to the provision of developmentally appropriate Child Care programs and activities, which includes attending to the emotional and physical needs of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. This position provides floating coverage based on the daily staffing needs of the Center's programs. The hours can vary from 7:00 a.m - 3:30 p.m., 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., and 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position. Pay rate is $16.79 per hour. 

Note: Child Care Assistants at the University of Maine are eligible for government-funded salary supplements (currently in the amount of $200/month) in accordance with MRS Title 22, 3737. Continuance of the salary supplement is contingent upon continued funding from the State of Maine Early Childhood Education Workforce Supplement Program. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Attends to each child's emotional and physical needs, implementing developmentally appropriate activities needed for attachment, clothing, communication, exercise, food, guidance, rest and toileting.
• Assists in planning and evaluating Child Care curriculum and environment to ensure that it is visually appealing, intellectually stimulating, and child-centered - meeting the developmental needs of all children.  
• Communicates regularly with parents/guardians of enrolled children on issues such as progress, problems and opportunities.
• Insures the constant oversight of the total group of children.
• Maintains records, reports and/or information regarding childs attendance, behavior,  development, interactions, illnesses, injuries, and other medical attention.
• Maintains healthy and safe Child Care/work environment by implementing Children's Center, University and State/Federal policies.
• Oversees and supports student or temporary employees. 
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
   

Complete Job Classification

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu. 

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here.

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).
• Successful experience caring for children within a group infant-toddler Child Care environment.
• Demonstrated communication skills and ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Ability to safely lift and care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years old.
• Employee must earn Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification within 90 days of hire (training provided).

Materials must be submitted via "Apply For Position" below. You will need to create a profile and application; upload:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
3.) contact information for three professional references

You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Kimberly Dodge Cummings at Kimberly.Dodge@maine.edu.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and post offer physical.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).