Location Rockland, Maine Employment Type Full Time Work Arrangement On Site Schedule 36 hours per week; 52 weeks per year, benefits eligible Benefits Eligibility Eligible Compensation $23.22-$32.51 per hour Job Overview Are you passionate and enthusiastic about working with children in a team environment? Join our Early Head Start/Head Start team, providing early childhood education services. Penquis, a social services agency serving Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Knox counties for over 50 years, is currently seeking a full-time (36 hours per week; 52 weeks per year, benefits eligible) -Infant/Toddler Teacher. (6 weeks to 18 months of age) You are charged with developing and administering an appropriate daily activity program to assure that the needs of the group and the individual children are met. This position is located at our Rockland location. Responsibilities Carry primary responsibility for the daily operation of a Penquis early education classroom, but not limited to: Serve as primary contact between the center and the family, gather family information, identify needs, make referrals and follow up, provide child- specific information to the family on a periodic basis, provide emergency information and referral; and provide opportunities for individual parent participation in center activities. Provide educational, supportive home visits for eligible families that establish a trusting relationship. Provide or oversee the provision of needed administrative and support functions for the center. Provide education and support services to families. Promote parental involvement in curriculum planning, program governance, and the overall Early Head Start/Head Start program. Maintain adequate client files and keep them confidential. Supervise and evaluate assigned staff. Requirements Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or child development, including coursework with a focus on infant & toddler development and appropriate practicum experience. (Appropriate practicum experience may be substituted for two years paid experience in an early education/childcare setting). Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Computer proficiency and experience, including word processing skills. Work directly with children aged birth to 5 years old, managing noises and behaviors typical of this age group, including potentially unsafe actions like hitting, kicking and biting. Upon hire and periodically thereafter, must comply with Penquis background check requirements with satisfactory results as outlined in current contract provisions. Benefits 14 Paid Holidays (Including your Birthday!) Paid Time off +3 Days upon hire Paid training for all required certifications Dental/Health/Vision Retirement Plans Tuition Reimbursement Wellness Incentives Employee Assistance Program Additional Details Additional Compensation Penquis Child Development pays for newly hired staff to obtain appropriate credentials or pursue continued educational opportunities in accordance with Head Start standards. New employees in Early Childhood programs who work 24 to 40 hours per week are eligible upon hire for a monthly stipend based on their lattice through MRTQ (Maine Roads to Quality). Questions About Applying Penquis offers an excellent benefits package and competitive wages, and opportunities for educational advancement, certification, and coursework. For more information email employment@penquis.org or call 207-973-3500 (

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207-973-3520). Equal Opportunity and Workplace Information In accordance with federal regulations, Penquis does not discriminate. Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Penquis is a smoke-free workplace.