Head Start Preschool Lead Teacher — Inspire Growth

The Opportunity Alliance; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

STD/LTD disability

403(b) retirement with agency match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The Opportunity Alliance in Portland, ME is seeking a Head Start Lead Teacher for our Preschool program. You will create safe, nurturing, and engaging center-based learning environments and supervise Assistant teachers and classroom staff to support school readiness for children birth to age 5.

You will implement developmentally appropriate activities in line with Head Start Performance Standards, Maine licensing rules, and NAEYC Accreditation, while partnering with families and the Head Start

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with 12 infant/toddler credits or an Infant/Toddler CDA credential
• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or social work preferred
• 1-3 years supervisory experience preferred
• 2-4 years of center-based teaching or related work preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environments in a center-based setting
• Supervise Assistant teachers and any additional classroom staff
• Implement child development programming aligned with Head Start standards and licensing rules

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team collaboration

Cultural sensitivity

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA credential or Maine ITC equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

The Opportunity Alliance in Portland, ME is seeking a Head Start Lead Teacher for our Preschool program. You will create safe, nurturing, and engaging center-based learning environments and supervise Assistant teachers and classroom staff to support school readiness for children birth to age 5.

You will implement developmentally appropriate activities in line with Head Start Performance Standards, Maine licensing rules, and NAEYC Accreditation, while partnering with families and the Head Start