Lead Teacher- Preschool

Community Concepts; Farmington (ME); On-site; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & Vision

PTO

Paid holidays

403(b) plan

PSLF eligibility

Training & degree support

Job summary

Community Concepts, Farmington ME, is seeking a Lead Preschool Teacher for a Head Start classroom at the Farmington Early Learning Center. The role is 40 hours weekly, 38–40 weeks per year (up to 50 weeks as needed), with a starting pay range of $20.76–$22.51 per hour depending on education and experience.

The position includes a comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, holidays, a 403(b) with agency match, PSLF eligibility, and opportunities for paid training including degree assistance.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in early care and education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-quality preschool classroom team.
• Plan activities and tailor curriculum to support development.
• Communicate with and support families to meet needs.
• Work with management to maintain Head Start standards and licensing.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Curriculum planning

Family engagement

Team supervision

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Supervisory experience

Experience in early care

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Farmington ELC, Farmington, ME, US

Salary Range: $20.67 To $22.50 Hourly

We are seeking an experienced, energetic Lead Preschool Teacher for our Head Start Classroom at ourFarmington Early Learning Center. This position is 40 hours per week and 38-40 weeks per year and up to 50 weeks as needed.

Starting Pay Range: $20.76-$22.51/hour depending on education and experience

• This position is currently eligible for an additional monthly wage supplement through the State of Maine Early Childhood Educator Workforce Salary Supplement Program. The tiered supplements are currently in payments of $240, $360, or $540 monthly. Visit maine.gov/dhhs for more information.
• Lead a high-quality preschool classroom team
• Planning activities and tailoring curriculum to meet children’s social, emotional, physical, literacy, and cognitive development
• Communicating with and supporting families in meet their children’s and families’ needs
• Work with management to maintain Head Start Performance Standards and Licensing requirements
• Year-round, comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability, accident, critical illness & hospital indemnity
• Paid Time Off (up to 18 days for full-time employees)
• Up to 13 paid holidays per year
• 403(b) pension plan with agency match
• Community Concepts is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Numerous opportunities for paid training, including assistance to pursue college degree work

Desired Qualifications:

• Minimum of Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education required or a closely related field required
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum of three years of supervisory experience is preferred
• Minimum of five years of experience in early care and education is preferred

Other Requirements:

Successful candidates must possess excellent communication skills and the ability to lead and motivate others; ability to function autonomously and as part of a team; considerable stamina to regularly lift, bend, carry, and perform other high-energy activities; competency with Microsoft Office; ability to obtain and maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications. Pre-employment physical, SBI, DMV, Maine Sex Offender Registry, DHHS fingerprinting, fraud, and federal debarment background checks must be completed upon offer of hire and as a condition of employment; valid driver’s license and travel within the service area is required.

Community Concepts, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider, committed to fair employment practices in full compliance with applicable laws. Qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to religion, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, physical or mental condition, or any other legally protected characteristic. Please request any necessary accommodations to participate in the application process.