Assistant Regional Manager/Lead Preschool Teacher

Community Concepts • Bethel, ME

11d • $23 - $25

About The Position

We are seeking an energetic, organized Assistant Regional Manager/Lead Teacher
to oversee all programming and delivery of services for children and families at our Sharon’s Place location in Bethel, ME. This position is 40 hours per week, between 38-52 weeks.

Pay Range: $22.50-$24.50/hour depending on education and experience
This position is currently eligible for an additional monthly wage supplement through the State of Maine Early Childhood Educator Workforce Salary Supplement Program. The tiered supplements are currently in payments of $240, $360, or $540 monthly. Visit maine.gov/dhhs [https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/ocfs/provider-resources/early-childhood-educator-workforce-salary-supplement-program] for more information.

Requirements

• Minimum of an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field required
• Successful candidates must possess excellent communication skills and the ability to lead and motivate others
• Ability to function autonomously and as part of a team
• Considerable stamina to regularly lift, bend, carry, and perform other high-energy activities
• Competency with Microsoft Office
• Current or willing to obtain Ed. Tech. Certification depending on designated location assignment
• Ability to obtain and maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Pre-employment physical, SBI, DMV, Maine Sex Offender Registry, DHHS fingerprinting, fraud, and federal debarment background checks must be completed upon offer of hire and as a condition of employment
• Valid driver’s license and travel within the service area is required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in ECE preferred
• Minimum of three years of supervisory experience is preferred
• Minimum of five years of experience in early care and education is preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform the usual duties of a manager by leading motivating and implementing the Agency’s policies and procedures, Child Care Licensing and program performance standards.
• Responsible for planning and implementing activities with teaching team in a designated classroom that meets children’s needs.
• Staff supervision, meeting facilitation, program planning, and staff trainin.
• Monitor program compliance and ensure high-quality services are being provided and recorded
• Oversee the planning, delivery, and monitoring of developmentally appropriate activities for classrooms and home visits.

Benefits

• Year-round, comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability, accident, critical illness & hospital indemnity
• Paid Time Off (up to 18 days for full-time employees)
• Up to 13 paid holidays per year
• 403(b) pension plan with agency match
• Community Concepts is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Numerous opportunities for paid training, including assistance to pursue college degree work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree