Early Head Start Teacher

York County Community Action Corp • Biddeford, ME

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Our mission is to ensure that all people in York County thrive. We work with our partners to meet urgent needs, create opportunities to succeed, promote well-being, and advocate for just policies and practices. YCCAC Head Start is more than a daycare. We are committed to providing high-quality child care and comprehensive education, health and well-being services to children from 6 weeks to 5 years. We are now hiring a Teacher to join us in our mission of creating a warm and supportive environment where children and families can thrive.

Requirements

• Experience working with children in a center-based setting.
• Willing to work flexible hours to meet families’ needs.
• Immunized against MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) and TDaP (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis).
• Must be able to pass a background check, to include DHHS and fingerprinting.

Nice To Haves

• Infant/Toddler CDA or Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood
• Prior experience working with families

Responsibilities

• Partnering with families to develop child focused goals that meet individual needs.
• Planning, implementing and documenting a comprehensive child development program suitable for infants and toddlers.
• Building positive and supportive relationships with children and families.
• Assuming responsibilities for primary caregiving to ensure continuity of care.
• Help coordinating the daily operations of the classroom.

Benefits

• $5,000 sign-on bonus payable in four installments ($1000 after completion of months 3, 6, 9 & $2000 after 1 year – external applicants only).
• Paid time off, personal day and holidays.
• School year schedule including school breaks.
• Breakfast and lunch (served in the classroom as part of our family style meals).
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Retirement benefits and match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities with financial funding.

What This Job Offers

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