Lead Classroom Teacher & Staff Supervisor

Community Action in Aroostook, Washington and Hancock Counties; Presque Isle (ME); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Action in Aroostook, Washington and Hancock Counties seeks a dedicated Teacher for its Head Start/Center-based program. The role plans and implements classroom activities, coordinates parent involvement, and supervises staff and volunteers to ensure high-quality learning and safety.

Requirements include an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, CDA or pursuing a Bachelor's, and 2+ years supervision. CPR/First Aid and Ed Tech certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience teaching young children in center-based programs/home day care
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience
• Planning for individual needs
• Establishing and maintaining safe, healthy learning environments
• Conducting developmental screenings

Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares, and implements classroom activities and field trips; writes daily plan posts in the classroom
• Completes screenings and records observations; partners with parents to plan and implement programs
• Plans and implements cultural awareness activities at least monthly
• Fosters nutritious meals and snacks; purchases supplies
• Orients parents as classroom volunteers and assists staff in parent activities
• Coordinates and attends home visits
• Interviews, hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates staff; maintains performance review system; mediates conflicts; issues disciplinary action as needed

Skills

Classroom management

Parent engagement

Communication with families

Multitask

Team leadership

Education

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA or pursuing Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education

Ed Tech Certification (II or III)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Community Action in Aroostook, Washington and Hancock Counties seeks a dedicated Teacher for its Head Start/Center-based program. The role plans and implements classroom activities, coordinates parent involvement, and supervises staff and volunteers to ensure high-quality learning and safety.

Requirements include an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, CDA or pursuing a Bachelor's, and 2+ years supervision. CPR/First Aid and Ed Tech certification are preferred.