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Early Childhood Educator
MaineGeneral Health. Create a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Early Childhood Education and Child Development, focusing on creating nurturing environments that support children's holistic growth. Skilled in designing age-appropriate curricula and fostering positive relationships with children and families.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Early Childhood EducationChild DevelopmentCurriculum DesignChild Care ExperienceEffective Communication
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Hard Skills
Curriculum DevelopmentChild AssessmentActivity ImplementationDevelopmental Needs SupportClassroom Organization
Soft Skills
Team-Oriented MindsetFlexibilityPositivityDependabilityPatience
Industry Keywords
Child Safety Best PracticesLicensing RequirementsEarly Learning Center CollaborationPositive RelationshipsSupportive Environment
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Create a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive
- Support children’s physical, intellectual, social, emotional, cultural, and creative development
- Foster a safe, nurturing, and comfortable environment through clear, positive, and encouraging words and actions
- Ensure constant supervision of assigned groups and maintain a secure, supportive setting
- Assist with and implement activities meeting children’s developmental needs
- Support age-appropriate learning experiences that encourage curiosity, independence, creativity, and healthy development
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
- Maintain a clean, organized, and engaging classroom environment
- Design and develop age-appropriate curriculum
- Assess children’s physical, intellectual, social, cultural, creative, and emotional development
- Adhere to licensing requirements, organizational policies, and early childhood education and child safety best practices
- Collaborate with Early Learning Center staff on daily classroom operations and exceptional care
Requirements
What you’ll need- Student or graduate of an Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field program REQUIRED
- Enjoys working with children and has a passion for supporting early learning and development
- Demonstrates flexibility, positivity, and a team-oriented mindset
- Communicates effectively and builds strong relationships with children, families, and coworkers
- Dependable, patient, and committed to providing high-quality care
- Previous child care, early education, or related experience is preferred
- Adheres to licensing requirements, organizational policies, and early childhood education and child safety best practices
Benefits
Comp & perks- Comprehensive benefits package
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Health benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Wellness programs and resources
- Industry-leading leave for new parents
- Generous earned time plan
- Employee Assistance Program for employees and household members
- Payactiv access to earned wages before payday
- Tuition reimbursement
- Up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions
- Additional 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan
- Three insurance plans covering death, terminal illness, or serious accidental injury
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources
- Career mobility opportunities