Head Start Teacher

Promise Early Education Center; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 45,338 - 48,282; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Tuition Assistance

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b) Employer Contribution

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Promise Early Education Center in Central Maine is hiring Head Start Teachers to educate 3- to 5-year-olds in a Head Start classroom and prepare them for kindergarten. The position is 37.5 hours per week with a focus on developing and delivering engaging early learning experiences.

Minimum qualifications include an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, with a Bachelor’s degree required for positions that require Maine DOE certification.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required.
• Bachelor’s degree required for positions that require state of Maine DOE certification.
• Experience working with infants and toddlers preferred.
• Certified or eligible for Maine DOE Head Start certification.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop curriculum for 3–5 year olds in Head Start.
• Prepare children for kindergarten and assess progress.
• Collaborate with families and program staff to support child learning.

Skills

Infants and toddlers experience

Child development

Classroom teaching

Education

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's degree for MA DOE certification positions

Maine DOE Head Start certification eligibility

Job description

Position Overview

Promise Early Education Center, the Head Start program for Androscoggin County, is hiring teacher positions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Early Childhood or related field required. Bachelor’s degree required for positions that require state of Maine DOE certification.

Pay & Benefits

• Associate Degree in Early Childhood – $23.25/hour
• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood – $24.76/hour

Generous Tuition Assistance

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

403(b) employer contribution

Paid Time Off

Additional Stipend (Maine Roads to Quality)

• Tier 1 (Level 1‑4): $240/month
• Tier 2 (Level 5‑6): $360/month
• Tier 3 (Level 7‑8): $540/month

Job Description

We are searching for Head Start Teachers (37.5 hours a week). The position is responsible for 3‑5 year olds in a Head Start classroom, developing and teaching children, and preparing them for kindergarten.

Program overview: Promise Early Education Center is the foremost early learning program in Central Maine, dedicated to educating the whole child and preparing that child for success in school and opportunity beyond. The Agency provides a safe, engaging, and empowering place for children to learn and grow; offers a results‑driven educational curriculum taught by degreed teachers; and supports parent engagement through partnership, communication and commitment to the parent as the primary educator.

Qualifications

• Experience working with infants and toddlers.
• Minimum associate degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Certified or eligible for Maine DOE Head Start certification.