City of Portland – Childcare Site Staff – 18.75 Hours Position Available In Cumberland, Maine

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• City of Portland
• Childcare Site Staff
• 18.75 Hours
• Parks, Recreation and Facilities DepartmentAre you passionate about making a positive impact on children’s lives?

Do you thrive in a fun and engaging environment? Portland Recreation isseeking Childcare Site Staff to join our Before and After the BellProgram, which offers exciting and enriching activities for Kindergartenthrough 5th Grade students, right in their own school!

• About the

Program:

• Our Before and After the Bell REC Program is designed to activelyinvolve and stimulate children, providing time and space to explore andgrow. With a variety of group and individual activities, our programfocuses on character development, physical fitness, health and wellness,reading, and of course, fun! Learn more on our webpage, here.

• Why Join Us:

• Gain valuable experience for your future career: Whether youre aspiringto be a teacher, childcare provider, social worker, or youth sportscoach, our program offers hands-on experience that will prepare you foryour future career.

You’ll develop essential skills and build a strong foundation for yourprofessional journey.

Learn about

Recreation:

Start your career journey in recreation with anentry-level role that offers a comprehensive understanding of the field.

You’ll gain insights into program planning, activity coordination, andcommunity engagement, setting the stage for future growth.

Make a positive impact in your community: Be part of the solution bycontributing to a program that makes our community a better place tolive, work, and play.

Your efforts will directly impact the lives of children and theirfamilies, fostering a sense of community and well-being.

Stay engaged and energized at work: If you thrive in a dynamic andinteractive environment, our program is the perfect fit. Each day bringsnew activities and opportunities to engage with children, ensuring thatyour workday flies by.

• Hours/Available Schedules:

• This is an ongoing school year program that extends into summer campwork making it a year round position if desired.

Expected start date isupon completion of hire.

Required schedule at

East End, Longfellow, Ocean Avenue, and Talbotsites:

1:45 PM

• 5:30 PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday12:45 PM
• 5:30 PM on Wednesdays at the following sitesAlong with a monthly all staff meeting from 6:00 PM
• 7:30 PM on thelast Tuesday of each month.

Please note there will be additional staff meetings, trainings, and dayconference hours throughout the year that would pertain to thisposition.

• Requirements:

• Good customer service skills and ability to work with a diversepopulation.

Ability to maintain order and enforce rules and regulations and toimpart enthusiasm in a positive and productive atmosphere.

Knowledge of a variety of recreational activities including games,sports, arts, crafts and group activities.

Ability to direct such activities.

Initiative and willingness to learn a variety of additional recreationalactivities.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships withother employees, program participants, school staff, and the generalpublic.

American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Certification or the ability toobtain within the first six months of appointment date. We are happy totrain you for this so you can gain additional skills.

• Accepting applications until 05/30/2025.
• Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of asatisfactory criminal background check.

• Salary & Benefits:

• This is a CEBA union position, Grade 5, starting rate being$18.

78/hour.

The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits andcollegial and mission-driven work environment.

City benefits mayi clude:

Discounted employee health insurance with the completion of wellnessincentivesThirteen paid holidaysSick, vacation, and personal leaveLife, dental, vision and supplemental insurancesRetirement