Lead Infant Teacher - Orono Public Schools

OnTheRadar • Orono, ME

5d • $22 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Discovery Kids Childcare, a 4-Star Parent Aware and NAEYC-accredited program within Orono Public Schools, is seeking a Lead Infant Teacher for the Orono Schools Discovery Center. The teacher will lead an infant classroom and create a safe, joyful environment where young learners can thrive and families feel supported. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, for 40 hours per week, with no weekend work. Pay is $21.62 to $23.84 per hour, based on experience.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience in early childhood education, including caring for infants.
• Classroom leadership or mentoring experience.
• A warm, respectful approach to partnering with families.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead developmentally appropriate daily activities for infants.
• Track children's growth using Teaching Strategies GOLD and hold family conferences twice a year.
• Mentor and guide the assistant teachers and aides in the classroom.
• Share daily photo updates on Seesaw and a monthly family newsletter.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom and maintain staff-to-child ratios.

Benefits

• Health insurance: 90% district-paid for single coverage and 75% for employee-plus-one and family coverage.
• Dental, life, and long-term disability insurance, 100% district-paid.
• 10 vacation days plus 11 paid holidays.
• PERA pension and 1% incentive pay.
• Employee Assistance Plan.
• Built-in PLC time and ongoing professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed