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Lead Teacher Head Start, Preschool (Portland Based)
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What they do
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.
$43,472 / year median in Maine
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Lead Teacher
•Head Start, Preschool (Portland Based)
The Opportunity Alliance
The Opportunity Alliance
•South Portland, Maine Job Details
Job ID:
5913340
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Re-Posted:
Sep 03, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Lead Teacher
•Preschool (Portland Based)
Head Start program
The Opportunity Alliance is seeking a Head Start Lead Teacher to join the Head Start team and make a difference in the lives of children and families in your community.
Head Start promotes the school readiness of young children from low-income families through local programs. Head Start and Early Head Start programs support the mental, social, and emotional development of children from birth to age 5.
The Lead Teacher is responsible for providing safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environments in center-based settings and supervision of Assistant teachers and any additional classroom staff. The Lead Teacher implements child development programming to support the overall growth and development of children and families in accordance with the Family and Early Childhood Education program plan, Head Start Performance Standards, State of Maine licensing rules, and NAEYC Accreditation Standards.
Schedule:
Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday
•Friday
This is a school-year schedule, not year-round (approx. 36 weeks/year)
Location:
Portland, ME
Position Type:
Full-time
Benefits
- Dental Insurance