Lead Teacher- Preschool

Community Concepts; Rumford (ME); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

403(b) plan with employer match

PSLF eligible

Job summary

Community Concepts is seeking multiple experienced Lead Preschool Teachers for Head Start classrooms at the Chisholm Early Learning Center in Rumford, Maine. The role is full-time, 40 hours weekly and 38 weeks per year, with potential up to 50 hours as needed.

Starting pay range is determined by education and experience, with benefits including health/dental/vision, 403(b) with agency match, paid time off, holidays, and a state wage supplement program.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field; Bachelor's preferred
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to plan developmentally appropriate activities and tailor curriculum

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-quality preschool classroom team
• Plan activities and tailor curriculum to support social, emotional, physical, literacy and cognitive development
• Communicate with and support families to meet children’s and families’ needs
• Collaborate with management to maintain Head Start Performance Standards and licensing requirements

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum planning

Family engagement

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CPR and First Aid certification

Job description

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Chisholm ELC, Rumford, ME, US

Salary Range: $20.67 To $22.50 Hourly

We are seeking multiple experienced, energetic Lead Preschool Teachersfor our Head Start Classrooms at our Chisholm Early Learning Center. This position is 40 hours and 38 weeks per year and up to 50 as needed.

StartingPay 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.