Lead Toddler Teacher

Catholic Charities Maine•Cape Elizabeth, ME

17d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Elizabeth’s Child Development Center is seeking a full-time Lead Toddler Teacher for its 5-Star Quality Rated childcare center in a new, purpose-built facility at 6 Two Lights Road in Cape Elizabeth, on the campus of St. Bartholomew’s Church. The teacher will lead a classroom for older toddlers ages 18 months to 2.5 years. The facility includes age-specific classrooms and outdoor playgrounds, a bright modern environment, and a spacious indoor movement space. The center has nearly 50 years of experience in holistic, play-based early childhood education and emphasizes each child’s individuality and a nurturing, inclusive environment. The Lead Toddler Teacher plans curriculum and classroom routines, provides responsive care, and creates developmentally appropriate learning experiences rooted in children’s interests and emerging skills. The role includes documenting development and learning, partnering with families, collaborating with educators and administrators, and guiding toddler classroom staff. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. 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.
Preferred: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field; a Certificate in Child Development is accepted.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.

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 up to $100 per year, plus coaching and wellness support.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Voluntary accident and critical illness insurance with health screening benefit.
Bereavement leave.