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Summertime in Maine

USM is the comprehensive regional and urban institution in the University of Maine System which is comprised of Eight academic units on three campuses. The Portland campus is located in Maine’s largest city (population 65,000), within a thriving economic and cultural region of the state, on beautiful Casco Bay. Gorham is 10 miles from downtown Portland in the midst of scenic New England countryside. Lewiston-Auburn is located midway between the coast and the mountains, 30 minutes north of Portland.

Portland was listed as one of Frommer's Top Travel Destinations for 2007 and is listed 4th among the 10 Perfect Places to Live in America, by Fine Living Cable Network. Located a two-hour car drive north of Boston, Portland offers a low crime rate, lack of congestion, low unemployment rate, excellent cultural and outdoor activities, and a beautiful setting, just minutes from both beautiful sandy beaches and the famous rocky coast of Maine.

Hourly Internal Job Opening

INTERNAL - These vacancies are, at this time, open only to application by regular employees (does not include student workers, temporary hires or anyone not hired through a competitive search or search waiver process).  Classified (hourly wage) employees normally must have completed six months in their current position before being eligible to apply for other positions. Apply by calling x5629 by the deadline date.  Also, it is highly recommended that you fax a current resume and cover letter to Employment Services (fax #5136).  The cover letter should include an explanation of how you meet each of the required qualifications for the position.  The starting rate of pay is given.   Regular employees will, in most cases, qualify for a higher rate after applying the appropriate bargaining unit contract provisions.  Note - a complete position description is available upon request to Employment Services.

To apply, contact Michelle Nadeau at 780-5629.

Child Care Assistant Teacher (Infant Room) #8036
USM Child & Family Centers
Location: Gorham Campus
Wage Band/Start Wage: Wage Band 16 $11.31/hr
Full-time (100%)
COLT represented classified position

Posted: September 12, 2008   Deadline:   September 18, 2008             
                                          
The teacher assistant assists in providing leadership in the implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum, assessment of children’s performance, documentation of children’s progress, communicating effectively to parents and others.

QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Associate’s degree, two years of college level course work in early childhood education, child development, family studies, C.D.A. credential, or the ability and commitment to progress toward this requirement through professional development within a specific time frame.  Minimum one year experience in a family child care home or a center-based child care program.  Demonstrated ability to relate sensitively and respectfully to all children.  Demonstrated ability to effectively manage the demands of all children.  Demonstrate ability to work cooperatively with other adults as part of a staff team.  Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with the pressures inherent to the field of early childhood education.  Must be capable of lifting and carrying children and/or materials weighing up to 50lbs for short distances.           Must be capable of standing for long periods of time and flexible enough for bending and reaching.







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