Entry Level position – working with children ages 3-5
Penquis, a social services agency serving Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Knox counties for over 50 years, has the following open for a Center Aide in a Preschool based classroom at our Rockland Child Development location.
Location: Rockland, Maine
40 hours/week; 52 weeks/year (benefit eligible)
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, 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 or CDA in Preschool 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.
The starting rate of pay for the Center Aide position 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.
Please submit application materials, including relevant educational course work and transcripts.
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Upon hire and periodically thereafter, must comply with Penquis background check requirements with satisfactory results as outlined in current contract provisions.
Penquis offers an excellent benefits package and competitive wages, and opportunities for educational advancement, certification, and coursework. For more information email: employment@penquis.org or call 207-973-3500 (TDD: 207-973-3520). Please apply by clicking the APPLY TODAY button below.
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.
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