Lead Teacher- Pre-K
About The Position
Community Concepts is seeking an experienced, energetic Lead Pre-K Teacher for a Head Start classroom at the Guy E. Rowe Early Learning Center. The position is 40 hours per week, generally follows the school calendar, and may run for up to 50 weeks per year. Starting pay is $21.64–$23.64 per hour, depending on education and experience. The position is currently eligible for an additional monthly wage supplement through Maine’s Early Childhood Educator Workforce Salary Supplement Program; current tiered payments are $240, $360, or $540 per month. The Lead Teacher leads a preschool classroom team, plans activities and adapts curriculum to children’s social, emotional, physical, literacy, and cognitive development, and communicates with and supports families. The teacher works with management to maintain Head Start Performance Standards and licensing requirements.
Requirements
- At least an associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead and motivate others.
- Ability to function autonomously and as part of a team.
- 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.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment physical and SBI, DMV, Maine Sex Offender Registry, DHHS fingerprinting, fraud, and federal debarment background checks upon offer of hire and as a condition of employment.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within the service area.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- At least three years of supervisory experience preferred.
- At least five years of experience in early care and education preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead a high-quality preschool classroom team.
- Plan activities and tailor curriculum to meet children’s social, emotional, physical, literacy, and cognitive development.
- Communicate with and support families in meeting 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, and hospital indemnity coverage.
- 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.
- Qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
- Opportunities for paid training, including assistance to pursue college degree work.
- Currently eligible for a monthly wage supplement of $240, $360, or $540 through the Maine Early Childhood Educator Workforce Salary Supplement Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
