Center Aide (Infant/Toddler) – Rockland

Job Overview

Penquis is seeking a full-time Center Aide to support infants and toddlers in the Early Head Start and Head Start program at the Rockland Child Development location. This role assists with daily classroom operations, supervision, and early childhood activities in a childcare setting serving children from 6 weeks to 3 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Welcome children and help them settle into the classroom environment.
• Assist with classroom and playground supervision, daily activities, and light cleaning duties.
• Maintain the confidentiality of client files and information.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and up to 12 months of experience.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math functions.
• Ability to obtain an age-appropriate Child Development Accreditation within the first 12 months of classroom assignment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work directly with children from birth to age 5, including managing age-typical noise levels and behaviors.
• Ability to meet Penquis background-check requirements upon hire and periodically thereafter, with satisfactory results as required by current contract provisions.

Benefits

• 14 Paid Holidays (including your birthday)
• Paid time off plus 3 days upon hire
• Paid training for all required certifications
• Dental/Health/Vision
• Retirement Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program

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