Why Work With Us?

Portside Learning Center’s Vision

We are a company that provides high-quality early childhood education and care to children and families. We believe that every child deserves a nurturing and stimulating environment where they can learn, grow, and thrive. Portside’s team have a passion for education and a commitment to excellence. Collectively Portside’s team has over 70 years of experience in the field and have established a reputation for innovation and leadership.

At our center, we value our staff as much as our children. We understand that teachers are not only educators, but also caregivers, role models, and mentors. That's why we have a commitment to taking care of staff not just by providing a livable wage, but by creating an atmosphere of support and respect. We believe that teachers are an essential part of a child's development and as such we are committed to honoring them by providing a working environment that reflects the value they have in our communities.

Portside’s Values

We are guided by the following core values in everything we do:

· Respect: We respect the dignity, diversity, and rights of everyone. We treat everyone with kindness, compassion, and fairness.

· Collaboration: We work as a team with our staff, families, and community partners. We value communication, feedback, and cooperation.

· Learning: We foster a culture of lifelong learning for ourselves and our children. We encourage curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. We provide opportunities for professional development and career growth.

· Quality: We strive for excellence in our services and outcomes. We adhere to high standards of safety, health, and education. We continuously evaluate and improve our practices and programs.

Portside’s Benefits

As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy the following benefits:

· A competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, paid leave, and more.

· A supportive and respectful work environment, where you will be appreciated and recognized for your contributions.

· A flexible and balanced work schedule

· A rewarding and meaningful work experience, where you will make a positive difference in the lives of children and families.

Our center provides a Montessori-based outdoor learning environment, where children can explore, discover, and learn through play and hands-on activities. We encourage our staff to bring their unique skills and passions to the culture of the center, whether it is music, art, gardening, cooking, or anything else. We value diversity and creativity, and we want our staff to feel comfortable and confident in expressing themselves and sharing their talents with children and families.

We also support our staff in their professional growth and development. We hope to not only encourage their personal and professional goals, but also to provide opportunities for training and to support them in following their desired career path. We offer regular feedback, mentoring, and coaching to help our staff improve their skills and reach their potential. We also provide a generous benefits package, including paid time off, health care, and retirement savings. Staff will be paid during center closings, offered a generous time off package, that includes 3 weeks of vacation, and health care benefits, monthly wage bonus with a minimum of $275.00 per month and a maximum of $615.00 per month. Additionally, we foster a culture of community among colleagues and families, where everyone feels welcome, appreciated, and respected.

If you are looking for a rewarding and meaningful work experience, where you will make a positive difference in the lives of children and families, and where you will be valued and supported as a professional and as a person, then this is the place for you. Please contact us at 207-797-7821 to learn more about our current openings and how to apply. You can also send your resume to portsidelc@outlook.com . We look forward to meeting you.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Internship

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person