Employment Opportunities

   Responsibilities of this year-round position include interacting closely with the group of children, nurturing and tending the domestic and artistic life of the classroom, supporting and providing an atmosphere of security, warmth and joy and communicating effectively with parents.  Relationship based care is at the root of our philosophy and creating and building these relationships, with both children and families, is vital to our work together.

Areas of Responsibility: 

· Class size: approximately 6 - 10 children with one lead teacher and one assistant 

· Share in care of children with other caregivers 

· Diapering/toileting children 

· Clean up classroom after activities

· Setting up resting area 

· Plan and participate in circle time 

· Sitting with the group of children to share meals together

· Clean up of lunch and classroom during rest time

· Attend Festival Celebrations with parents and children

· Attend monthly staff meetings

Background Education: 

· High School Diploma; related college-level coursework preferred

· LifeWays certification preferred. A willingness to familiarize yourself with the philosophy will also be considered 

· Related work with children, preferably in a childcare setting 

Certifications: 

·First Aid/CPR certification

· Professional Development: 

All caregivers will determine professional goals and professional development plans each year. It is recommended that all caregivers of Little Farm School be on a gradual path toward attaining a certification in LifeWays. 

· Conferences:

Caregivers are encouraged to attend the annual WECAN conference in February 

· Caregivers should read and be familiar with the Rules for Licensing of Day Cares in the State of Maine (available online and in our files)

Skills, etc.: 

· Works well with children 

· Good communication skills 

· Calm, gentle manner 

· Well-organized, efficient 

· Works cooperatively in groups 

· Reliability and punctuality are required 

· Willingness to work out of LifeWays philosophies

· Interest in farming and gardening and a desire to share this with children

A relationship to the outside, natural world

· Welcome feedback and direction

Substitute Caregiver

Background Education: 

· High School Diploma; related college-level coursework preferred

· A willingness to familiarize yourself with the LifeWays philosophy

· Related work with children, preferably in an early childhood setting 

· All staff will read and be familiar with the Rules for Licensing of Day Cares in the State of Maine (available online and in our files)

Skills, etc.: 

· Works well with children

· Good communication skills 

· Cleanliness

· Calm, gentle manner 

· Well-organized, efficient 

· Works cooperatively in groups 

· Reliability and punctuality are required 

· Willingness to work out of LifeWays philosophies

· Welcome feedback and direction

 Little Farm School is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. People of color and others under-represented in our community are encouraged to apply.