Lead Toddler Teacher

CATHOLIC CHARITIES MAINE•Cape Elizabeth, ME

18d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

St. Elizabeth’s Child Development Center, a 5-Star Quality Rated Childcare Center operated by Catholic Charities Maine, is seeking a full-time Lead Toddler Teacher for its new purpose-built facility at 6 Two Lights Road in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. The teacher will lead a classroom of older toddlers, ages 18 months to 2.5 years, in a holistic, play-based program that values each child’s individuality and provides a nurturing, inclusive environment. The facility includes age-tailored classrooms and outdoor playgrounds, a bright modern environment, and a spacious indoor movement space. The role includes leading classroom routines and curriculum planning, providing responsive care, and creating developmentally appropriate learning experiences based on children’s interests and emerging skills. The teacher documents children’s development and learning, partners with families, collaborates with educators and administrators, and guides and supports toddler classroom staff. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pay is $20.00–$25.00 per hour, based on MRTQ Career Lattice level.

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 toddler classroom, including curriculum planning and daily classroom routines.
Provide nurturing, responsive care that supports toddlers’ growing independence, individual needs, and developmental milestones.
Plan engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences based on children’s interests, curiosity, and emerging skills.
Foster a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment that encourages exploration, positive social interactions, and learning through play.
Document children’s development and learning using Teaching Strategies GOLD or a similar assessment system.
Build strong partnerships with families and collaborate with educators and administrators.
Guide and support toddler classroom staff.

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.
Comprehensive medical plans with three options.
Dental and vision insurance options.
401(k) agency contribution.
Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
Wellness reimbursement of 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.