Infant Toddler Teacher
About The Position
We are expanding our classrooms and are seeking an experienced, energetic Infant Toddler Teacher for our Early Head Start Classroom at our Fryeburg Early Learning Center. An Infant Toddler Teacher is part of a teaching team, under the direction of a Lead Teacher. This position is 40 hours and year-round. Position anticipated to start in Fall 2026. Starting Pay Range: $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. The tiered supplements are currently in payments of $240, $360, or $540monthly. Visit maine.gov/dhhs for more information.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED is required, with a 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
- 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 and Federal 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
- Associate’s degree is preferred
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Lead Teacher and contribute to high-quality infant and toddler programming
- 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 to18 days for full-time employees)
- Up to 13 paid holidays per year
- 403(b) pension plan with agency match
- Numerous opportunities for paid training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
