We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Early Childhood Teacher to join our team in the position of Assistant Teacher working with children ages 2.5 to 3.5 in a team environment. If you have a love for working with children and a desire to make a positive impact, we encourage you to apply.

Pay starts at $17.00 per hour and currently there is a monthly bonus paid out through the Early Childhood Workforce Wage Supplement Program. This is a tiered system and administered by the State of Maine.

Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance coverage and life insurance coverage
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Employee Discount

General Position Description: The Assistant Teacher is responsible for all aspects of running a classroom in the absence of the head teacher.

Educational Requirements:

· High school diploma or GED.

· Minimum of one (1) year experience as a teacher’s assistant or paraprofessional.

· Course work in early childhood education.

Additional knowledge skills, and experience required:

· Knowledge of child development, positive guidance, and developmentally appropriate practice.

· Passion for the field of Early Childhood Education.

· Strong written/verbal communication and collaboration skills.

· Ability to work independently but also as a team player.

· Ability to think quickly, clearly, and remain calm during stressful times.

· Ability to maintain a professional attitude and work ethic at all times.

· Must be dependable and adaptable.

· Fingerprint Based Background Check as required by the Dept. of Health and Human Services and Childcare Licensing.

· Member of the Maine Roads to Quality Registry.

· Pediatric and Adult First Aid and CPR certified or willingness to obtain.

· Successful completion of Maine’s Infant and Toddler Early Learning and Development Standards or Maine’s Early Learning and Development Standards training based on assigned age group or willingness to obtain

· Completion of required Health and Safety Training through Maine Roads to Quality

· Completion of Maine Mandated Reporter Training or willingness to obtain.

Physical Requirements:

· Sitting, standing, stooping, reaching, bending, walking, grasping, stretching, repetitive motions.

· Ability to sit on the floor and get up from a seated position.

· Ability to act quickly and efficiently in emergency situations.

· Ability to navigate different terrains outside in our play areas and actively move around the areas to supervise and the ability to be outside in temperatures of 15 degrees or above factoring in wind chill.

· Visual acuity to include color, depth perception, and field of vision.

· Sufficient auditory function to hear phones, pages, instruments or system alarms, and verbal commands.

· Light lifting (up to 50 lbs. occasionally or up to 10 lbs. frequently.

· May be subjected to sitting or standing for long periods of time.

· Must be able to climb stairs on order to access classrooms and other rooms in the building.

· Must be able to communicate verbally with others, to include phone and radio equipment.

If you are passionate about working with young children and making a difference in their lives, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

For more information about our program please visit http://www.bangorhilltopschool.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Work Location: In person