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Little Hands Daycare and Learning Center

Childcare Teachers Aide/Floater ($500 Sign On Bonus)

Pay: $15.10–$17/hr

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: 4 locations (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/28/2026

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What they do

A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$40,938 / year median in Maine

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

NOW OFFERING

$500 Sign On Bonus! Full-time ONLY - Paid out in two halves after 30 and 90 days of employment Little Hands Daycare is a licensed childcare center seeking Floaters !

Age groups:

All To be

QUALIFIED

for this position, we require a high school diploma OR GED, one year of classroom experience, and ability to pass all background checks. CDA or AA highly preferred!

Required Shift:

Monday - Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm

Compensation:

$15.10-17 per hour, based on education and experience We are a family-oriented, close-knit organization and we have a lot to offer our next team member including: Competitive Pay Paid Trainings, including Enhanced Career and P rofessional D evelopment Generous Benefits Package, including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance 401k with Match Discounts for Childcare Fun and Positive Place to Work Open Door Policy Shirts and Swag - we love to show appreciation for our teachers !

Our Hiring Process:

Resume screen Phone screen with recruiter (30 minutes) On-site interview with Center Director (30-60 minutes) Q&A Classroom observation

Offer Main Job Responsibilities:

Prepare lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate one week in advance using current curriculum guides. Implement lesson plans/curriculum on a weekly basis covering all areas of child development and carry out lesson plans according to classroom schedule/daily routine; Use our parent communication app efficiently. Establish a professional level of rapport with each family to provide quality care for the children. Responsible for the safety and well-being of each child, responding to their emotional needs; and maintaining an organized, clean, safe, and appropriately decorated classroom. Maintain a child assessment and portfolio for each child, as well as conduct biannual parent/teacher conferences during the month of November and May. Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs. Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and fulfill all physical requirements of the role. Carry out the daily responsibilities of the classroom relating to the care of the children. If you have a positive attitude , love working with children and desire to work in a fun and professional environment, we encourage you to apply today! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal, state, or local law. #PECEPNWEAST1