Head Start Pre-K Lead Teacher

York County Community Action Corporation; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

York County Community Action Corp. in Biddeford, ME seeks a Lead Teacher to partner with families and lead a preschool program in a warm, supportive setting.

The role involves planning and documenting development activities, supervising staff, and coordinating classroom operations, with a school-year schedule and generous benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement match, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus paid in installments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Experience in center-based child care.
• Willing to work flexible hours to meet families’ needs.
• Immunized against MMR and TDaP.
• Must be able to pass a background check, including DHHS and fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Partner with families to develop child-focused goals.
• Plan, implement and document a development program for preschoolers.
• Build positive relationships with children and families.
• Coordinate daily classroom operations and supervise staff.

Skills

Child development

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

York County Community Action Corp.

Our mission is to ensure that all people in York County thrive. We work with our partners to meet urgent needs, create opportunities to succeed, promote well-being, and advocate for just policies and practices.

$5,000 sign-on bonus

Do you have a passion to make a difference and positively impact young children and their families? Classroom is run in partnership with Public School. We are now hiring a Lead Teacher to join us in our mission of creating a warm and supportive environment where children and families can thrive.

What we offer:

• $5,000 sign-on bonus payable in four installments ($1000 after completion of months 3, 6, 9 & $2000 after 1 year – external applicants only)
• Additional compensation is provided by Public School
• Paid time off, personal day and holidays
• School year schedule including school breaks
• Breakfast and lunch (served in the classroom as part of our family style meals)
• Excellent compensation package that includes health, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement benefits and match, and Employee Assistance Program
• Career growth and professional development opportunities with financial funding

Your role:

• Partnering with families to develop child focused goals that meet individual needs
• Planning, implementing and documenting a comprehensive child development program suitable for preschoolers
• Building positive and supportive relationships with children and families
• Coordinating the daily operations of the classroom while supervising the activities of 1 or more staff members

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience working with children in a center-based setting; prior experience working with families and supervising others preferred
• Willing to work flexible hours to meet families’ needs
• Immunized against MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) and TDaP (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis).
• Must be able to pass a background check, to include DHHS and fingerprinting.

EOE– YCCAC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.