Assistant Teacher - Child Care Center

MaineHealth
parental leave
United States, Maine, Rockport
6 Glen Cove Drive (Show on map)
Nov 06, 2024
Description Creative Learning Center \| MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital has a great group of fun, friendly teachers who love what we do and we are looking for one more person to join our team! The Assistant Teacher helps to provide high quality care and comprehensive early education for young children. We focus on meeting children's needs through relationship building, exploration and discovery. Assistant Teachers work with children of all ages, birth to five, and we are specifically looking for someone right now with a special heart for caring for infants and young toddlers. In addition to great pay and benefits, childcare staff are currently eligible for a $200 monthly stipend. Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)* 1. Education: Completion of college courses preferred. 2. License/Certifications: Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification preferred. Current BLS Certification and First Aid Certification preferred or must complete within 30 days of start date. 3. Experience: Teaching/caregiving in group childcare/preschool setting preferred; Experience with the Creative Curriculum and NAEYC Accreditation preferred. 4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Minimum age of 18 years of age. 5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A Additional Information With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it. We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family. MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.