Lead Infant Teacher

Catholic Charities Maine • Cape Elizabeth, ME

19d • Onsite

About The Position

St. Elizabeth’s Child Development Center is seeking a full-time Lead Infant Teacher to lead a classroom for infants ages 0–12 months at its new, purpose-built facility at 6 Two Lights Road in Cape Elizabeth, on the campus of St. Bartholomew’s Church. The facility includes age-tailored classrooms and outdoor playgrounds in a bright, modern environment designed around child-centered learning.

The center has nearly 50 years of experience in holistic, play-based early childhood education. It emphasizes each child’s individuality and a nurturing, inclusive environment. The Lead Infant Teacher provides responsive care, plans curriculum and routines, supports infants’ development, and works with educators, families, administrators, and assigned support staff.

Requirements

• Maintain CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Complete Maine Early Learning Guidelines Training.
• If not certified, be willing to pursue certification.

Nice To Haves

• An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is preferred.
• A Certificate in Child Development is accepted.

Responsibilities

• Lead the infant classroom, including curriculum planning and daily classroom routines.
• Provide responsive, nurturing care that supports each infant’s individual needs, cues, and developmental milestones.
• Create engaging, developmentally appropriate experiences based on infants’ interests and emerging skills.
• Maintain a safe, warm, and inclusive learning environment.
• Document children’s development and learning using Teaching Strategies GOLD or a similar assessment system.
• Collaborate with fellow educators, families, and administrators.
• Supervise support staff as assigned.

Benefits

• 50% discounted childcare for the employee’s own children (private pay only).
• Five weeks of earned paid leave in the first year.
• Six paid agency holidays.
• Choice of three comprehensive medical plans.
• Dental and vision insurance options.
• 401(k) agency contribution.
• Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
• Wellness reimbursement up to $100 per year, plus coaching and wellness support.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Voluntary accident and critical illness insurance with a health screening benefit.
• Bereavement leave.

What This Job Offers

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