Teacher- Preschool

Community Concepts • Jay, ME

18h • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced, energetic Preschool Teacher for our Head Start Classroom at our Jay Early Learning Center. A Preschool Teacher is part of a teaching team, under the direction of a Lead Teacher. This position is 40 hours and generally follows a school-year calendar. The position starts in August 2026.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED is required, with a commitment to complete an agency-paid Child Development Associate credential program or enroll in approved college coursework or a program that will lead to an Associate within two years of the time of hire
• Experience in an early childhood setting
• ability to function autonomously and as part of a team
• excellent communication skills
• considerable 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
• Pre-employment physical, SBI, DMV, Maine and Federal 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

• Associate’s degree is preferred

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Lead Teacher and contribute to high-quality preschool programming
• 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

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
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED