What are the responsibilities and job description for the Floating Assistant Teacher position at Family Focus?
Job Description
Family Focus is seeking a caring, dependable, and flexible Floating Assistant Teacher to join our Early Childhood Education team. This position provides support across multiple classrooms, assisting teachers with daily activities while helping create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children.
The ideal candidate enjoys working with children of various ages, can adapt to changing classroom needs, and values being part of a supportive team committed to high-quality early care and education.
Responsibilities
- Assist teachers with daily classroom routines, activities, and transitions.
- Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming learning environment.
- Supervise children and ensure compliance with safety and licensing requirements.
- Provide coverage in classrooms as needed throughout the program.
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
- Follow all Family Focus policies, procedures, and Maine child care licensing regulations.
Qualifications
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Current First Aid and CPR certification
- Ability to meet all Maine DHHS requirements, including required immunizations and background checks
- Reliable transportation and consistent attendance
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Preferred
- Experience working with young children in a child care or educational setting
- Early childhood education coursework, training, or credentials
- Participation in the Maine Roads to Quality (MRTQ) Career Lattice
Pay & Benefits
- Starting wage of $17.00 per hour and up
- Higher wages available based on education, experience, and MRTQ Career Lattice Level
- 30 hours per week
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- Vision insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Dental insurance available at employee cost
- AFLAC supplemental insurance options available at employee cost
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Opportunities for wage increases through professional development and advancement on the MRTQ Career Lattice
Schedule
- Monday through Friday
- Day shift
- No weekends
Work Location
In Person
Family Focus Early Childhood Education Program
Brunswick, Maine
How to Apply
Submit your resume and contact information through Indeed.
Why Join Family Focus?
At Family Focus, we believe that quality early childhood education starts with dedicated educators. We invest in our staff through competitive wages, professional development opportunities, and a supportive team environment where every employee plays an important role in helping children learn, grow, and thrive.
Family Focus is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds who are passionate about supporting young children's development and success.
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 30.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17