Penquis, a social services agency serving Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Knox counties for over 50 years, has an opening for a Preschool (3 years to 5 years of age) Center Aide at our Eastern Maine Community College location.
40 hrs/wk; 52 wks/year (benefits eligible)
Location-Bangor, Maine
Penquis Child Development will pay for newly hired staff to obtain appropriate credentials or continued educational opportunities. This position assists with greeting children, getting them settled into the facility, assisting with classroom and playground supervision, and other daily activities related to the operation of the classroom, including light cleaning duties. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a Preschool CDA upon hire, basic reading, writing and math skills, and the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. An Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and paid experience working with children are preferred. If you do not have the required qualifications, Penquis Child Development can support newly hired staff in a professional development plan to acquire the appropriate credentials. Training in childcare or social welfare and previous paid experience working with children are preferred.
The starting salary for the Center Aide is $15.48 per hour, and additional compensation may be given consideration with relevant experience. Eligible upon hire, new employees in our Early Child Care programs who work 24-40 hours per week, will receive a $200 monthly incentive.
Penquis offers an excellent benefits package, competitive wages, and opportunities for educational advancement, certification, and coursework. Apply on line at www.penquis.org or contact us at 973-3500 (TDD: 973-3520) or by email at employment@penquis.org to request an application and job description. Please submit application materials, including relevant educational course work and transcripts. Applications will be accepted until August 18th, 2023.
In accordance with federal regulations, Penquis does not discriminate. Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Penquis is a tobacco and smoke-free workplace. #CD
