Daycare Classroom Aide – Paid Youth Internship

Are you age 16-24 and interested in exploring a career in early childhood education or childcare? We have exciting opportunities available with Donna’s Daycare in Lewiston, Maine through the Maine Career Exploration Program.

This innovative program is part of the Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan. It offers age-appropriate paid work opportunities to youth ages 16-24 to support career exploration that lines up with areas of interest.

What Paid Interns Receive:

• Up to 75 hours of paid work experience at $14.65 per hour (Nearly $1100 pre-tax)
• Opportunity to get real-world experience in a childcare setting
• Chance to make community connections with leading area childcare providers
• A fun and energetic work environment
• Excellent resume builder for college applications or future work experience

What You Will Be Doing:

• Job-shadowing with a dedicated team of childcare professionals
• Working with children ages 0-12, learning how childcare processes differ between age groups
• Supporting child development through engaging activities
• Keeping an eye on behaviors and addressing them with guidance of classroom teachers

Schedules Available:

• After school options between the hours of 2-5:30p for 16-18 year olds
• Full & partial-day options for 18+ and during school breaks

Interested in exploring a career in early childhood development or childcare? Simply express your interest by filling out this quick contact form and we will be in touch.