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Classroom Support Aide

Do you have a passion to make a difference while positively impacting the lives of young children and their families?

Why join our team:

Head Start really does make a difference in our community. I see it impact families directly. It has impacted me; it has made a difference in my life. Where else can you be greeted with smiles and hugs on a daily basis? Its fantastic! Early Childhood Education Coordinator

We partner with families of young children (zero to five) in York County to offer a comprehensive program that includes education, health and well-being.

We value our positive team environment by:

• Encouraging open communication and ongoing supervision
• Providing thorough orientation and training
• Supporting growth opportunities with financial funding

What we offer:

• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid holidays
• School year schedule including school breaks
• Educational assistance
• External applicants only: \$2,500 sign-on bonus payable in four installments (\$500 after completion of months 3, 6,9 & \$1000 after 1 year)

Educational Requirements & Experience:

• Applicants must have a high school diploma, GED or HSE equivalent.
• Open to completing a fully funded CDA course within one year of hire.
• Experience working with children ages Birth 5 years and special needs is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Provides classroom support to teachers and nutrition staff on a daily basis.
• Completes tasks to assure a clean, safe and inviting classroom for children to learn and explore.
• Ensures Agencys full compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and Maine State Licensing Requirements.
• Plays with children.

How to apply:

• Visit our Career Center at: <https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=1c4bd615-3829-460d-b922-a0167bb29d8c&ccId=19000101000001&lang=enUS> to complete an application.

• Please email questions to: <apply@yccac.org>

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