Float Teacher/Office Support

Join Our Team at Hilltop School as a Float Teacher and Office Support!

Are you someone who enjoys variety in your day and thrives in a dynamic environment? Hilltop School is looking for a dedicated and versatile individual to join our team as a Float Teacher and Office Support team member. This unique role combines clerical duties with hands-on classroom support, making every day different and engaging. From tracking professional development hours and assisting with child files to helping with staffing and daily ratio reports, you’ll play a key role in keeping everything running smoothly in our growing fast paced environment. You’ll also step into classrooms as needed, providing full-day, break, or start/end of day coverage.

Whether you’re covering the office when directors are unavailable, managing inventory for office and kitchen supplies, or supporting our early childhood professionals, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our students and staff. At Hilltop School, we value collaboration, creativity, and the passion to help children thrive.

If you’re looking for a role with a mix of clerical work and teaching support, and have a passion or working with children, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Come join our incredible team and make an impact every day!

Why Join Us?

At Hilltop School, we truly care about our employees. We foster a positive, team-oriented atmosphere where you will feel valued and supported. We recognize the hard work of our staff and show our appreciation through special employee appreciation events throughout the year.

If you’re ready to make an impact in the lives of young children and be part of a meaningful early education program, we’d love to hear from you!

Benefits (For Eligible Employees):

This is a benefits-eligible position, and we offer:
✅ Paid Holidays
✅ 401K Plan with Employer Match
✅ Paid Time Off (PTO)
✅ Life Insurance
✅ Employee Childcare Tuition Discount for Immediate Family
✅ Health Insurance with 50% Deductible Reimbursement
✅ A Supportive, Team-Oriented Work Environment
✅ Employee Appreciation Days Throughout the Year – Because We Value Our Staff!

Apply today by submitting your resume and a brief cover letter to tgarrow@banogrhilltopschool.com or apply through really.

Key Responsibilities:

• Covering Staff Absences: Assisting in stepping in for staff members when needed, such as providing classroom coverage or office assistance.
• Foster a safe, engaging, and positive learning environment.
• Establish and maintain strong, communicative relationships with families.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support a team-oriented atmosphere.
• Provide general administrative support, including data entry, document preparation, and correspondence handling.
• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, To-Do) to create, edit, and organize documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
• Manage and maintain digital and physical filing systems.
• Operate standard office equipment such as copiers, printers, scanners, fax machines, and multi-line phone systems.
• Answer and direct phone calls in a professional and courteous manner.
• Order and maintain office supplies, ensuring inventory is stocked.
• Troubleshoot minor technical issues related to office equipment and software.
• Professional Development Tracking: Keeping records of staff training, workshops, certifications, and other professional development activities.
• Preparing Reports: Compiling data for daily or weekly reports (e.g., staffing, attendance, ratios), and assisting with any necessary documentation.
• Customer Service: Interacting with visitors, parents, or clients, answering questions, and providing necessary information.
• Distributing Schedules: Organizing and sending schedules to substitutes, staff, or other team members.
• Event Coordination: Assisting in planning and organizing school or office events, meetings, and social gatherings.
• Assist with other administrative and clerical duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Early Childhood and/or Office support experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, To-Do).
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Customer service-oriented with a professional demeanor.
• Basic troubleshooting skills for office technology.
• Must be CPR/First aid certified or have willingness to obtain.
• Must become a member of the Maine Roads to Quality registry.
• Must complete all required background checks and trainings to ensure compliance with childcare licensing rules.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, stoop, reach, bend, walk, grasp, stretch, and perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to sit on the floor and get up from a seated position.
• Ability to navigate different terrains in outdoor play areas and actively move around to supervise children.
• Must be able to be outdoors in temperatures of 15 degrees or above, factoring in wind chill.
• Visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision.
• Sufficient hearing ability to detect alarms, phones, pages, and verbal communication.
• Ability to perform light lifting (up to 50 lbs. occasionally, 20 lbs. frequently, or 10 lbs. constantly).
• May be required to sit or stand for long periods.
• Must be able to climb stairs to access classrooms and other areas of the building.
• Must be able to communicate verbally, including using phone and radio equipment.

Hilltop School is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and is governed by a Board of Managers.

Hilltop School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, cultural heritage, political beliefs, marital status, sexual preference, disability, veteran Status, or national origin.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.51 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• What interests you about this position?
• Are you available to work Monday through Friday 40 hours per week, year round?
• Please describe any relevant experience with office/clerical work and/or in early childhood settings and how you feel that would benefit you in this role.

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18