Apprentice Teacher

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Do you like working with young children?

Are you interested in gaining experience and certification in Early

Childhood Education while getting paid?

If so, you might be a great match for a position as an

**Apprentice Teacher**

Opportunities for Full-time positions in Preschool and Infant Toddler

Early Learning Centers.

Ideal Candidate Includes

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. recipients
• New to the workforce, returning to the workforce after a
  
  

considerable absence, changing careers into Early Childhood

Education, etc.

• Ability to be cleared through the DHHS fingerprinting process
• Being willing to work and complete classes/coursework
• Meeting other program eligibility
  
  

Benefits

• 30-40 paid hours per week in a classroom with a mentor teacher
• Rate of Pay: \$15.35 per hour
• This position is also currently eligible for an additional monthly
  
  

wage supplement through the State of Maine Early Childhood Educator

Workforce Salary Supplement Program. The tiered supplements are

currently in payments of \$240, \$360, or \$540 monthly.

Visit[maine.gov/dhhs](https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/ocfs/provider-resources/early-childhood-educator-workforce-salary-supplement-program){target="_blank"

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• Agency paid-for Child Development Associate (CDA) training and
  
  

certification

• Agency provided laptop while completing education
• Provided a workforce coach to support the process and enhancing
  
  

skills for the workplace (interviewing, attire, etc.)

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision,
  
  

life, short and long-term disability, accident, critical illness &

hospital indemnity offerings

• Paid Time Off (up to 18 days for full-time employees)
• Up to 13 paid holidays per year
• 403(b) retirement plan with agency contribution and match
• Qualifications**:
• High School diploma or G.E.D. required
• Considerable stamina is needed to bend, lift, carry, etc.
• Agency provided CPR and First Aid certifications after the hire
• Pre-employment physical, SBI, DMV, DHHS fingerprinting, Maine and
  
  

National Sex Offender Registry, federal debarment, and fraud

background checks must be completed upon offer hire as a condition

of employment.

• Community Concepts, Inc*. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and
  
  

Provider, committed to fair employment practices in full compliance with

applicable laws. Qualified applicants shall receive consideration for

employment without regard to religion, national origin, age, disability,

ancestry, physical or mental condition, or any other legally protected

characteristic. Please request any necessary accommodations to

participate in the application process.