Apprentice Teacher

Job Description

Do you like working with young children?

Are you interested in gaining experience and certification in Early Childhood Education while getting paid?

If so, you might be a great match for a position as an

Apprentice Teacher

Opportunities for Full-time positions in Preschool and Infant Toddler Early Learning Centers in Oxford Counties.

Ideal candidate includes:

High School Diploma/G.E.D. recipients

New to the workforce, returning to the workforce after a considerable absence, changing careers into Early Childhood Education, etc.

Ability to be cleared through the DHHS fingerprinting process

Being willing to work and complete classes/coursework

Meeting other program eligibility

Benefits:

30-40 paid hours per week in a classroom with a mentor teacher

Rate of Pay: $15.35 per hour

This position is also currently eligible for an additional monthly wage supplement through the State of Maine Early Childhood Educator Workforce Salary Supplement Program. The tiered supplements are currently in payments of $240, $360, or $540 monthly. Visit maine.gov/dhhs for more information.

Agency paid-for Child Development Associate (CDA) training and certification within 18 months

Agency provided laptop while completing education

Provided a workforce coach to support the process and enhancing skills for the workplace (interviewing, attire, etc.)

Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability, accident, critical illness & hospital indemnity offerings

Paid Time Off (up to 18 days for full-time employees)

Up to 13 paid holidays per year

403(b) retirement plan with agency contribution and match

Qualifications:

High School diploma or G.E.D. required

Considerable stamina is needed to bend, lift, carry, etc.

Agency provided CPR and First Aid certifications after the hire

Pre-employment physical, SBI, DMV, DHHS fingerprinting, Maine and National Sex Offender Registry, federal debarment, and fraud background checks must be completed upon offer hire as a condition of employment.

Community Concepts, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider, committed to fair employment practices in full compliance with applicable laws. Qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to religion, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, physical or mental condition, or any other legally protected characteristic. Please request any necessary accommodations to participate in the application process.