A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.
We are expanding our services! Come Join us! We are expanding our services and classrooms and are seeking an experienced, energetic Lead Toddler Teacher for our Early Head Start Classroom working with two-year-olds at our Norway Early Learning Center. This position is 40 hours, year-round. Position anticipated to start in Fall 2026.
Pay Range:
$20.76-$22.51/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 for more information.
Essential Duties :
Lead a high-quality, nurturing toddler classroom team 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 Work with management to maintain Head Start Performance Standards and Licensing requirements
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, including assistance to pursue college degree work
Desired Qualifications:
Minimum of Child Development Associate credential required Associate degree (related) is preferred Minimum of three years of supervisory experience is preferred Minimum of five years of experience in early care and education is preferred
Other Requirements:
Successful candidates must possess excellent communication skills and the ability to lead and motivate others; ability to function autonomously and as part of a team; 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. Community Concepts, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider, committed to fair employment practices in full compliance with applicable laws. Qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to religion, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, physical or mental condition, or any other legally protected characteristic. Please request any necessary accommodations to participate in the application process.
