Center Aide

　　Article ContentPenquis, a social services agency serving Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Knox counties for over 50 years, has the following Preschool Center Aide opening at our Rockland High St location, based in Rockland area:

　　Location: Rockland, Maine

　　40 hours/week; 52 weeks/year (Benefits Eligible including 14 paid holidays)

　　Penquis Child Development will pay for newly hired staff to obtain appropriate credentials or continued educational opportunities. This position assists with greeting children, getting them settled into the facility, assisting with classroom and playground supervision, and other daily activities related to the operation of the classroom, including light cleaning duties. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, basic reading, writing and math skills, and the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. An associate degree in early childhood education or CDA in Preschool and paid experience working with children are preferred. If you do not have the required qualifications, Penquis Child Development can support newly hired staff in a professional development plan to acquire the appropriate credentials.

　　Excellent Benefits Package: (benefit eligible)

　　14 Paid Holidays (Including your Birthday!)

　　Paid Time off-3 Days upon hire

　　Paid training for all required certifications

　　Dental/Health/Vision

　　Retirement Plans

　　Tuition Reimbursement

　　Wellness Incentives

　　The starting rate of pay for the Center Aide position is $16.10/hour and additional compensation may be given consideration with relevant experience.

　　Eligible upon hire, new employees in our Early Childhood programs who work 24-40 hours per week, will receive a monthly stipend which is based on your lattice through MRTQ (Maine Roads to Quality).

　　Upon hire and periodically thereafter, must comply with Penquis background check requirements with satisfactory results as outlined in current contract provisions.

　　Penquis offers an excellent benefits package and competitive wages. Apply on line at www.penquis.org or contact us at 973-3500 (TDD: 973:3520) or by email at [email protected] ([email protected]) to request an application and job description. Please submit application materials, including relevant educational course work and transcripts.

　　In accordance with federal regulations, Penquis does not discriminate. Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Penquis is a smoke-free workplace.

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