Job description

ABOUT SEEDLINGS TO SUNFLOWERS:
We are a Non-Profit Childcare and Family Center in Gorham, ME. Our mission is to encourage each child in all areas of development. We believe that every child presented with the opportunity to belong, develop independence, to cultivate generosity and master skills will develop a healthy sense of self, which will enhance their ability to succeed academically and socially.
Our Directors have a commitment to taking care of our staff, not just by providing a livable wage, but by creating an atmosphere of support and respect. We believe that teachers are an essential part of a child's development and as such, we are committed to honoring them by providing a working environment that reflects the value they have in our communities. We hope to not only encourage professional development goals, but also aim to provide opportunities for training and to support staff in following their desired career path.
Our new 5,300 square foot building features 7 classrooms at a max capacity of 91 students school-wide. Our 5,000 square foot outdoor space including an 18x24 foot greenhouse, playgrounds, mud kitchens and sandboxes.

FLOATING TEACHER POSITION:

As a full-time floating teacher, you would be working in all of our classrooms at various times. You would be working from ages as young as 6 weeks to 5 years (and even possibly with our before/aftercare children who are up to the age of 10 years old). You would be acting as a support to the lead and co-teachers in each room. We are looking for someone who is flexible in knowing that they could be in different classrooms throughout the day and week.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
• 1 or more years of infant care.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Passionate about making a difference in the lives of children
• Teamwork, problem solving and decision making skills
• CPR and First Aid Certification (if you don't have one that is fine, but you will be required to take the certification here)
• Must be physically able to lift up to 40 lbs and assume low level postures to interact with children appropriately
• Required fingerprint background check to be completed at https://www.identogo.com if you don't have one completed already.

BENEFITS:

• 2 weeks paid vacation during the week of Christmas and the week of the 4th of July
• Paid holidays and snow days
• 1 week of PTO
• Up to a $400 monthly bonus through September 2022
• Lunch provided in-house every day
• 50% off 1 child per staff OR 25% off 1 child in extended family
• Health Insurance
• Paid Trainings
• A wonderful community to be a part of!

Website: http://www.seedlingstosunflowers.org/
Instagram: @seedlingstosunflowers
Facebook: /seedlingstosunflowers

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Staff are masked, and required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Experience:

• teaching: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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