Center Aide

This job was posted by https://joblink.maine.gov : For more information,please see: https://joblink.maine.gov/jobs/1336658We are seeking an energetic**Center Aide**for our Preschool Head Startclassroom at our**Norway Early Learning Center**. A Center Aide is partof a teaching team, under the direction of a Lead Teacher. This positionis 20 hours per week and generally follows a school-yearcalendar.**Postition starts August 2026.** Pay Range: \$15.86-\$16.61/hour depending on education andExperience This position is currently eligible for an additional monthly wagesupplement through the State of Maine Early Childhood EducatorWorkforce Salary Supplement Program. The tiered supplements arecurrently 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"rel="noopener"}for more information.Essential Duties Collaborate with teaching team and contribute to high-qualitypreschool programming; Aide in planning activities and tailoring curriculum to meetchildrens social, emotional, physical, literacy, and cognitivedevelopment; Sharing the responsibility for proper care and cleanliness of theclassroom and centerBenefits Paid Time Off (up to 18 days for full-time employees) Up to 13 paid holidays per year 403(b) pension plan with agency contribution and match Community Concepts is a qualified employer under the Public ServiceLoan Forgiveness (PSLF) program Numerous opportunities for paid trainingQualifications High School Diploma or GED is required Experience withing with young children is required Coursework or completion of Substitute Teacher Training is preferredOther Requirements:**Experience in an early childhood setting; abilityto function autonomously and as part of a team; excellent communicationskills; considerable stamina to regularly lift, bend, carry, and performother high-energy activities; competency with Microsoft Office; abilityto obtain and maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications.Pre-employment SBI, DMV, Maine and National Sex Offender Registry, DHHSfingerprinting, fraud, and federal debarment background checks must becompleted upon offer of hire and as a condition of employment; validdrivers license and travel within the service area is required.Community Concepts, Inc*. is an Equal Opportunity Employer andProvider, committed to fair employment practices in full compliance withapplicable laws. Qualified applicants shall receive consideration foremployment without regard to religion, national origin, age, disability,ancestry, physical or mental condition, or any other legally protectedcharacteristic. Please request any necessary accommodations toparticipate in the application process.