Center Aide - Head Start, full-time
The Opportunity AlliancePortland, Maine, United States • South Portland, Maine, United States
Posted March 21, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
The Opportunity Alliance works with people to build better lives and stronger communities.
Job Description
The Opportunity Alliance is seeking a Center Aide in Portland, ME to work collaboratively with the teaching team to provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment for children ages 3-5 years.
Requirements
- Develop and maintain respectful and trusting relationships with children
- Facilitate children's involvement in learning activities
- Support children during important transitions and routines
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals
- Operate the Center's kitchen
Benefits
- Generous paid time off accrual
- 9 paid holidays per calendar year and up to 3 floating holidays per calendar year
- Excellent medical benefits at very reasonable cost
- Dental and Vision insurance options
- Agency paid basic life insurance and STD & LTD disability insurances
- 403(b) retirement with a generous agency match
- Tuition Reimbursement