Catholic Charities Hiring for Floating Assistant Teacher – Part-Time at Portland, ME  Full Time

St. Elizabeth’s Child Development Center in downtown Portland, Maine is recognized as a Step 4 Quality Childcare Center (the highest award there is!), and we currently have an opening for a Part-Time Floating Assistant Teacher for our Preschool and Toddler classrooms. We recognize and value the role our teaching professionals have played in our nearly 50-year history of providing holistic, child-centered care. If you’re an individual who’s passionate about play, celebrates diversity, and recognizes every child as a unique individual who is deserving of love and respect – we want you to join our team!

Definition: The Floating Assistant Teacher provides early care and education support to classrooms, under supervision from regular classroom teachers. Will work in various classrooms to assist teachers with projects, cleanup, classroom management, and to cover lunch breaks. The Floating Assistant Teacher will maintain flexibility while supporting the classroom, teaching teams and children in each classroom. Shall support and collaborate with various teaching teams to understand schedule, routine, individual child needs (such as Individual Health Care Plans and dietary restrictions), and any changes pertinent to duties.

Benefits:

• A great team of coworkers
• A generous Earned-Time package to use for personal, sick, or vacation time
• Up to six (6) paid agency holidays
• 401k Agency contribution
• 10% Discounted childcare rates for employee’s children (exclusive to Private Pay)
• 20% off at Threads of Hope Thrift stores
• ADP LifeMart Employee Discount program

Pay: $17.00 – $21.00/hour. Starting salary commensurate with education/experience

Schedule: 8:45am-2:15pm, Monday through Friday. Some flexibility may be available.

Qualifications:

• Shall have a minimum of a high school diploma and be 18 years of age.
• Preferably a CDA (Child Development Associate) or some Early Childhood coursework, or a compatible course of study.
• Must have at least three months of experience working with children.
• Must be willing to become and maintain CPR & First Aide Certification.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing and walking throughout the classroom.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to sit and stand on the floor throughout the day, and bend, kneel, or squat to be at eye level with children.

Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

You may submit your cover letter and resume (indicating the position title) via our website () or email (), fax (207-523-2789), or mail to Human Resources Office, Catholic Charities Maine P.O. Box 10660, Portland, ME 04104.

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