Assistant Teacher, Early Childhood

Job overview

The Assistant Teacher, Early Childhood is an onsite, full-time role in Augusta, ME. Compensation is not specified. Southern Kennebec Child Development Corp’s stated mission is to serve children and families through its agency philosophy and programs. Working under a Teacher’s guidance, the Assistant Teacher helps implement age-appropriate classroom programming that supports children’s health, safety, and development. The role contributes to a supportive learning environment through classroom assistance, family engagement, observation, documentation, and teamwork.

What you'll do

• Assist the Teacher in planning and implementing age-appropriate classroom activities
• support children’s emotional, social, physical, language, and cognitive development
• promote health and safety habits
• supervise children and report signs of illness or concerns
• share observations and assist with records
• help maintain a clean, safe classroom
• support family participation and meetings
• attend staff development and meetings
• assume classroom responsibility when assigned.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

augusta me

southern kennebec child development corp

assistant teacher

early childhood

preschool

classroom support

child development

health and safety

family engagement

staff development

full-time employment

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting describes education and training requirements that vary by program, including a high school diploma or equivalent and specified early-childhood training for assistant-teacher roles.

About the employer

Southern Kennebec Child Development Corp is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.