Preschool Aide - Freeport Maine

## Overview Under the direction of the Preschool Director, The Preschool Aide – Afternoon Support provides assistance to preschool teachers during late afternoon hours to ensure a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children. This part-time role is responsible for supporting classroom activities, outdoor play, and end-of-day routines while fostering positive relationships with children and families. **Schedule:** - M-F: 4:00pm-5:30pm **Location:** **14 Old South Freeport Road Freeport, Maine 04032 United States** ## Responsibilities - Support teachers with classroom management, afternoon play, and outdoor activities - Assist with transitions during pick-up time, ensuring a calm, safe, and organized process - Engage children in age-appropriate games, crafts, and activities - Provide supervision and maintain safety standards at all times - Assist with light cleanup and organization of the classroom and materials at the end of the day - Contribute to a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environment for all children and families ## Qualifications - Minimum age of 16 years - Prior experience working with children preferred, but not required - Ability to maintain a positive, patient, and nurturing attitude - Dependable and punctual, with consistent availability Monday through Friday - Strong interpersonal and communication skills **Physical & Work Environment Requirements:** - Ability to engage with children at their level, both indoors and outdoors - Frequent standing, bending, and ability to lift up to 25 lbs - Work performed in a lively, active preschool setting with varying levels of noise and activity ## Benefits - Free personal membership - Earned Paid Leave - Generous program discounts - Meaningful assistance programs like mentoring and retirement (403(b) and Y Retirement when eligible) - Training, certification and advancement opportunities ## Posted Salary Range USD $16.00 - USD $16.50 /Hr.