Teacher- Preschool

Community Concepts • Norway, ME

13h • $18 - $19

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced, energetic Preschool Teacher for our Head Start Classroom at our Norway Early Learning Center. A Preschool Teacher is part of a teaching team, under the direction of a Lead Teacher. This position is 40 hours year-round. Starting 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 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)
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees