Summary

What we do here changes the world. Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America. That’s where you come in.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. We want to take care of the team that cares for our communities. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

• Paid Time Off (PTO): The longer you stay, the more time off you’ll accrue!
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Paid Family Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
• Wellness programs that include: Health and well-being, employee assistance, financial and emotional well-being, healthy payback programs and much more!

How did we become recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers in 2022 by Forbes? It's simple: we believe in investing in our care team.

• You’re valued. In 2021 alone, MaineHealth invested over $100 million in compensation for our team.
• Your safety comes first. We prioritize the health and safety of all care team members, providing appropriate personal protective equipment, testing and access to additional wellness benefits.
• Your career matters. Learn and grow with MaineHealth through our training and education opportunities.

Your Role:

The Creative Learning Center has a great group of fun, friendly teachers who love what we do and we are looking for one more person to join our team! The Assistant Teacher helps to provide high quality care and comprehensive early education for young children. We focus on meeting children’s needs through relationship building, exploration and discovery. Assistant Teachers work with children of all ages, birth to five, and we are specifically looking for someone right now with a special heart for caring for infants and young toddlers.

In addition to great pay and benefits, childcare staff are currently eligible for a $275 monthly stipend.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

1. 1. Education: High school diploma or GED preferred. Child Development Associate (CDA) credential and/or college classes preferred.
   2. License/Certifications: Current CPR and first aid certification (or ability to become certified upon hire); Must present original certification of approved DHHS fingerprinting background check
   3. Experience: Teaching/caregiving in-group childcare/preschool setting preferred; Experience with the Creative Curriculum and NAEYC Accreditation preferred.
   4. Must be at least 18 years of age
   5. Demonstrated ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
   6. Must be willing to increase educational credentials as standards in the field advance (as required by state licensing, NAEYC accreditation, etc.)
   7. Ability, desire and sincere commitment to work with young children in a high-quality, developmentally appropriate program
   8. Basic knowledge of children and child development
   9. Demonstrated ability to effectively maintain a classroom independently and/or with co-teacher
   10. Effective communication skills, both verbal and written