The AYCC is looking for a caring individual to help out in our Preschool! If you are searching for a career working with young children in a full-time capacity, your search is complete! At the AYCC, our goal is to provide a safe and enriching place for children of all ages and their families. With two indoor pools, an indoor playground, a gymnasium, and much more, there is an endless possibility for our kids to learn and have fun. If this is exciting to you, apply to be our Preschool Assistant!
POSITION SUMMARY:
Assist with Preschool program activities as well as guiding/helping the children adjust and grow within the program guidelines. Help to design and implement an early childhood curriculum in compliance with Maine’s Early Learning Standards.
BENEFITS:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employer paid life insurance
- Supplemental life insurance
- Cancer/critical illness supplemental insurance
- Paid time off (Vacation, PTO, holidays, and floating holidays)
- Employee Assistance Program
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Responsible for a group of children, helping each child adjust and grow with other children within the program guidelines.
- Assist with implementing daily curriculum/routine for children to follow.
- Assist with all classroom activities including set up and clean–up of activities as assigned.
- Follow all program procedures and guidelines in conjunction with the AYCC standard operating procedures and DHHS guidelines.
- Comply with and participate fully in the instruction of arts and crafts, games, music time, story time, bounce houses, weekly special activities, and education programs.
- Ability to observe child behavior and assess its appropriateness, enforce relevant safety regulations and emergency procedures and apply appropriate behavior management techniques.