Child Care Assistant - Multiple Openings

Child Care Assistants perform tasks related to the provision of developmentally appropriate child care programs and activities, which includes attending to the emotional and physical needs of infants, toddlers, and/or preschoolers. Schedule is Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. for both. These are full-time, 40 hours per week positions. Pay rate is $17.38 per hour.

Note: Child Care Assistants at the University of Maine are eligible for government-funded salary supplements in accordance with MRS Title 22, §3737. Continuance of the salary supplement is contingent upon continued funding from the State of Maine Early Childhood Education Workforce Supplement Program.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Attends to each child’s emotional and physical needs, implementing developmentally appropriate activities needed for attachment, clothing, communication, exercise, food, guidance, rest and toileting.
• Assists in planning and evaluating child care curriculum and environment to ensure that it is visually appealing, intellectually stimulating, and child-centered - meeting the developmental needs of all children.
• Communicates regularly with parents/guardians of enrolled children on issues such as progress, problems and opportunities.
• Insures the constant oversight of the total group of children.
• Maintains records, reports and/or information regarding childs attendance, behavior, development, interactions, illnesses, injuries, and other medical attention.
• Maintains healthy and safe child care/work environment by implementing Children’s Center, University and State/Federal policies.
• Oversees and supports student or temporary employees.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

About the University:

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu .

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here .

The University of Maine offers highly competitive benefits for full-time and eligible part-time employees that includes (but is not limited to):

• 13 paid holidays plus earned vacation time and sick time.
• Health, dental and vision insurance.
• Low-cost short-term disability insurance and employer-paid long-term disability insurance.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance.
• A tuition waiver program for employees and their spouse or dependent child(ren).
A 403(b)-retirement plan with employer contribution.

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Qualifications:
Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).
• Successful experience caring for children within a group infant-toddler child care environment.
• Demonstrated communication skills and ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Ability to safely lift and care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years old.
• Employee must earn Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification within 90 days of hire (training provided).

To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

Anticipated start date would be 3 weeks or less after an offer is extended.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and post offer physical.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).