Child Care Assistant
UMSMaine, United States
Posted January 14, 2026
36140 - 36140 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
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.
Job Description
Child Care Assistants perform tasks related to the provision of developmentally appropriate child care programs and activities, including attending to the emotional and physical needs of infants, toddlers, and/or preschoolers. The schedule is Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. for this full-time, 40 hours per week position. Pay rate is $18.07 per hour.
Requirements
- 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).
Benefits
- Tuition benefits (employee and dependent)
- Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability
- Retirement plan options
