Lead Teacher- Preschool

Community Concepts • Jay, ME

6h • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced, energetic Lead Preschool Teacher for our Head Start Classroom at our Jay Early Learning Center. This position is 40 hours per week, generally following a school year calendar. Position starts August 2026. The role offers a pay range of $20.76-$22.51/hour depending on education and experience, and is currently eligible for an additional monthly wage supplement through the State of Maine Early Childhood Educator Workforce Salary Supplement Program, with tiered payments of $240, $360, or $540 monthly.

Requirements

• Minimum of Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education required or a closely related field required
• Possess excellent communication skills and the ability to lead and motivate others
• Ability to function autonomously and as part of a team
• 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

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum of three years of supervisory experience is preferred
• Minimum of five years of experience in early care and education is preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-quality preschool classroom team
• 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
• Work with management to maintain Head Start Performance Standards and Licensing requirements

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, including assistance to pursue college degree work
• Additional monthly wage supplement through the State of Maine Early Childhood Educator Workforce Salary Supplement Program (tiered payments of $240, $360, or $540 monthly)

What This Job Offers

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