Assistant Teacher - St. Louis Child Development Center

St. Louis Child Development Center in Biddeford, Maine is recognized as a 5-Star Quality Childcare Center (the highest award there is!), and we now have one (1) opening for a Full-Time Assistant Teacher.

We recognize and value the role our teaching professionals have played in our nearly 50-year history of providing holistic, child-centered care. If you're an individual who's passionate about play, celebrates diversity, and recognizes every child as a unique individual who is deserving of love and respect - we want you to join our team!

Definition: The Early Childhood Assistant Teacher provides early care and education within a defined childcare unit (classroom).

Benefits:

• A Recruitment & Retention Bonus Totaling $1,000: $250 at 3 months, $250 at 6 months, and $500 at 9-months with successful job performance and in good standing.
• 50% discounted childcare rates for employee's children (exclusive to Private Pay)
• Five (5) weeks of Earned Time (first year!)
• Six (6) paid agency holidays
• Short-and Long-term disability, basic life insurance (employer paid!)
• A choice of three (3) comprehensive medical plans
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Bereavement Time Off
• 401k agency contribution
• Dental & Vision insurance options
• Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness Insurance with a paid Health Screening benefit
• Health & Wellness programs including up to $100 per year on health and wellness purchases as well as access to group & individual coaching
• ADP LifeMart Employee Discount program

Pay: $14.65 - $18.50 per hour. Actual starting salary commensurate with education/experience.

Schedule: Days, Monday - Friday

Qualifications:

• Shall have a minimum of a Child Development Associate (CDA) or equivalent. A 2-year degree is preferred. Note: An option of actively participating in a CDA certification program exists, but prior approval by the Director is needed.
• Shall have one (1) year of experience in the early childhood field.
• Must be willing to maintain CPR and First Aide Certification.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and frequent bending.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Will be exposed to illness-causing bacteria and viruses.

Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

You may submit your cover letter and resume (indicating the position title) via our website (www.ccmaine.org) or email (hrdepartment@ccmaine.org), fax (207-344-6617), or mail to Human Resources Office, Catholic Charities Maine P.O. Box 10660, Portland, ME 04104.

Catholic Charities Maine is a United Way and Affirmative Action/EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disabled Employer. Catholic Charities Maine participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please go to: https://www.ccmaine.org/employment