Lead Toddler Teacher

CATHOLIC CHARITIES MAINE•Cape Elizabeth, ME

22d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

St. Elizabeth’s Child Development Center is seeking a full-time Lead Toddler Teacher for its classroom of older toddlers, ages 18 months to 2.5 years, at its new purpose-built facility in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. The center is a 5-Star Quality Rated childcare center with nearly 50 years of experience in holistic, play-based early childhood education. Its new space features age-tailored classrooms and outdoor playgrounds, a bright modern environment, and a spacious indoor movement area. The teacher will lead the toddler classroom and provide nurturing, responsive care that supports children’s independence, individual needs, and developmental milestones. The role includes planning developmentally appropriate learning experiences, maintaining classroom routines, documenting children’s development, and building strong partnerships with families. The teacher will also collaborate with educators and administrators and guide and support toddler classroom staff.

Requirements

A certificate in Child Development is accepted; if not certified, must be willing to pursue certification.
Must maintain CPR/First Aid Certification.
Must complete Maine Early Learning Guidelines Training.

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 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.