Teacher Assistant-Infant/Toddler

Are you interested in a rewarding career making a difference in the lives of young children? Join our team! We offer numerous training and professional development opportunities for you to grow in the profession and to offer the best care and education to children ages 0-3. We currently have an opening for a full-time, full-year Teacher Assistant at Educare Central Maine in Waterville.

Responsibilities:

· Implementing Creative Curriculum and other curricula through a team teaching approach as well as individualizing for diverse learners

· Working within a team to support children’s developmental progress and school readiness, and support child assessments

Benefits may include:

· Paid holidays

· Bi-weekly accrual of Paid Time Off

· Participation in an employer sponsored retirement plan

· Choices of health, life, dental, vision, and disability insurance options

· An additional $200 per month through August 2023

· Associate’s Degree in Early Care & Education

· One year minimum experience in a group care setting for young children ages 0-3

· Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication (written & verbal) and documentation skills, critical thinking skills, proficient computer skills, and group management skills

· Able to meet requirements of agency & State of Maine Child Care Licensing regulations for background checks, fingerprinting, and physical exams

· Must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (or obtain an exemption) per federal Head Start regulations