Child Care Assistant

Child Care Assistants perform tasks related to the provision of developmentally appropriate child care programs and activities, which includes attending to the emotional and physical needs of infants, toddlers, and/or preschoolers.
Schedule is Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m. for this full-time, 40 hours per week position. Pay rate is $18.07 per hour.

Note:

Child Care Assistants at the University of Maine are eligible for government-funded salary supplements in accordance with MRS Title 22, §3737. Continua up of the salary supplement is contingent upon continued funding from the State of Maine Early Childhood Education Workforce Supplement Program.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Attends to each child’s emotional and physical needs, implementing developmentally செய்திகள் activities needed for attachment, clothing, communication, exercise, food, guidance, rest and toileting.
• Assists in planning and evaluating child care curriculum and environment to ensure that it is visually appealing, intellectually stimulating, and child-centered - meeting the developmental needs of all children.
• Communicates regularly with parents/guardians of enrolled children on issues such as progress, problems and opportunities.
• Insures the constant oversight of the total group of children cantor.
• Maintains records, reports and/or information regarding childs attendance, behavior, development, interactions, illnesses, injuries, and other medical attention.
• Maintains healthy and safe child care/work environment by implementing Children’s Center, University and State/Federal policies.
• Oversees and supports student or temporary employees.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and comerciantes R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world.

More information about UMaine: umaine.edu.

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. 利多 many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellentaiset schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make 天天彩票软件/content> the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live.

• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).
• Successful experience caring for children within a group infant-toddler child care environment.
• Demonstrated communication skills and ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Ability to safely lift and care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years old.
• Employee must earn Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification within 90 days of hire ( обучение provided).

To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position

2.) a resume/curriculum vitae

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on February 1, 2026.

Anticipated start date would be 3 weeks or less…