What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Educator position at TEMPO Employment Services?
Early Childhood Educator
Location: Presque Isle, Maine
Schedule: Part-Time or Full-Time Available
Pay: Starting at $16.00 per hour, with flexibility based on education and experience
Position Type: Direct Hire
Schedule: Part-Time or Full-Time Available
Pay: Starting at $16.00 per hour, with flexibility based on education and experience
Position Type: Direct Hire
General Purpose of Job
TEMPO Employment Services is recruiting a compassionate and dependable Early Childhood Educator for a well-established childcare program in the Presque Isle area. Both part-time and full-time schedules are available.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with young children and is committed to providing a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment. The successful candidate must be comfortable working with toddlers as well as children with ADHD, autism, and other individual needs.
Schedule
The employer is ideally seeking a full-time employee available Monday through Friday from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Part-time applicants will also be considered, and the employer may hire two part-time employees based on availability and program needs.
Essential Functions
- Provide safe, compassionate, and attentive care to children throughout the day
- Supervise children during classroom activities, meals, playtime, rest periods, and transitions
- Create a positive and welcoming environment that supports each child’s development
- Assist with age-appropriate educational, recreational, and social activities
- Work with toddlers and children with ADHD, autism, or other individual needs
- Follow established childcare routines, safety procedures, and program policies
- Support children with patience, consistency, and appropriate redirection
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe classroom and play areas
- Communicate professionally with families, coworkers, and program leadership
- Report concerns regarding a child’s safety, health, behavior, or development
- Complete required training and maintain all necessary documentation and credentials
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Job Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- High school diploma or equivalent required; a current college transcript may also be accepted
- Must successfully complete a Maine Department of Health and Human Services fingerprint-based background check through IdentoGO
- Must provide documentation of current required vaccinations
- Must be willing to become certified in First Aid and CPR
- Must complete all required childcare, health and safety, and mandated reporter training
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must be willing and able to work with toddlers
- Must be comfortable supporting children with ADHD, autism, and other individual needs
- Must demonstrate patience, dependability, compassion, and sound judgment
- Previous childcare, education, behavioral health, or caregiving experience is preferred but not required
Employee Benefits and Incentives
Eligible employees may receive:
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Paid time off
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Access to an employee-funded Roth IRA retirement program
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A state-funded bonus after completing 30 days of employment and required childcare training
TEMPO Employment Services is an EEO/AA employer.
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