Infant Toddler Teacher

Community Concepts • Wilton, ME

9d • $18 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an Infant Toddler Teacher for our Early Head Start Classroom at our Wilton Early Learning Center. This position is part of a teaching team, under the direction of a Lead Teacher, and is 40 hours and year-round. The pay range is $18.42-$19.42/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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED is required
• Experience in an early childhood setting
• Ability to function autonomously and as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills
• Considerable stamina to regularly lift, bend, carry, and perform other high-energy activities
• Competency with Microsoft Office
• 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

• Commitment to complete an agency-paid Child Development Associate credential program or enroll in approved college coursework or a program that will lead to an Associate within two years of the time of hire
• Associate’s degree is preferred

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Lead Teacher and contribute to high-quality programming for ages 6 weeks – 3 years old
• Planning activities and tailoring curriculum to meet children’s social, emotional, physical, literacy, and cognitive development
• Communicating with and supporting families in meet their children’s and families’ needs

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED