Teacher- Infant Toddler
About The Position
We are seeking an Infant Toddler Teacher for our Early Head Start Classroom at our Jay Early Learning Center. An Infant Toddler Teacher is part of a teaching team, under the direction of a Lead Teacher. This position is 40 hours, year-round. Pay Range: $18.42-$19.42/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
- 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 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 programming for infants and toddlers
- 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
