Lead Toddler Teacher
About The Position
We are expanding our services and classrooms and are seeking an experienced, energetic Lead Toddler Teacher for our Early Head Start Classroom working with two-year-olds at our Norway Early Learning Center. This position is 40 hours, year-round. Position anticipated to start in Fall 2026. Pay Range: $20.76-$22.51/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 $540 monthly. Visit maine.gov/dhhs [https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/ocfs/provider-resources/early-childhood-educator-workforce-salary-supplement-program] for more information.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education required or a closely related field required
- Child Development Associate credential with commitment to complete Associate's Degree
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to lead and motivate others
- Ability to function autonomously and as part of a team
- 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 is 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, nurturing toddler 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
