Assistant Teacher

About the role

The Pen Bay Creative Learning Center has supported the local community since 1990, serving children ages 6 weeks to 4 years old. The team is known for longevity and providing care in a fun and supportive environment. The Pen Bay Creative Learning Center is seeking a full-time Assistant Teacher to join their team! The ideal candidate demonstrates a passion for working with children. This position will support an infant classroom.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Teacher role is responsible for assisting the classroom teacher in providing comprehensive, developmentally appropriate care and education for young children in cooperation with families, co-teachers, and administrators based on current standards of best practice in the field of early childcare and education.

Requirements

• Completion of foundational level early childhood trainings or college courses preferred
• Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification preferred
• Current community/caregiver level CPR Certification and First Aid Certification preferred or must complete within 30 days of start date
• Teaching/caregiving in group childcare/preschool setting preferred
• Experience with the Creative Curriculum and NAEYC Accreditation preferred
• Minimum age of 18 years old

Benefits

We offer a full benefits package at the Pen Bay Creative Learning Center, including paid time off, health/dental insurance, and retirement contributions. MaineHealth also offers competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $19.10 to $22.53 per hour. Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE). In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.

Schedule

This position consists of 36 hours per week, day shifts. The core schedule is 4 days per week, no weekends!