Lead Teacher - St. Louis Child Development Center

Catholic Charities; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare center in Biddeford, Maine, is seeking a Full-Time Lead Toddler Teacher. The ideal candidate is passionate about early childhood education and committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for children. This role offers competitive pay, a robust benefits package, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners. Join our dedicated team and help shape the future of our children!

Benefits

Recruitment & Retention Bonus Totaling $1,000

50% discounted childcare rates

Five weeks of Earned Time

Six paid agency holidays

Short-and Long-term disability

401k agency contribution

Dental & Vision insurance options

Health & Wellness program incentives

Qualifications

• Must maintain CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Willing to obtain a Child Development certificate if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Lead toddler classroom activities and ensure a nurturing environment.
• Collaborate with team members to support child development.

Skills

Child Development

CPR

First Aid

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in early childhood education

Certificate in Child Development

Job description

St. Louis Child Development Center in Biddeford, Maine is recognized as a 5-Star Quality Childcare Center (the highest award there is!), and we have an immediate opening for a Full-Time Lead Toddler Teacher.

If you're an individual who's passionate about play, celebrates diversity, and recognizes every child as a unique individual who is deserving of love and respect - we want you to join our team!

We recognize and value the role our teaching professionals have played in our nearly 50-year history of providing holistic, child-centered care to children of all faiths. In addition to a collaborative, mission-driven work environment where our core values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Hospitality, Excellence and Stewardship (our RICHES) are celebrated and wholeheartedly shared, we offer an attractive benefits package, including:

• A Recruitment & Retention Bonus Totaling $1,000: $250 at 3 months, $250 at 6 months, and $500 at 9-months with successful job performance and in good standing.
• 50% discounted childcare rates for employee's children (exclusive to Private Pay)
• Five (5) weeks of Earned Time (first year!)
• Six (6) paid agency holidays
• Short-and Long-term disability, basic life insurance (employer paid!)
• A choice of three (3) comprehensive medical plans
• 401k agency contribution
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Bereavement Time Off
• Dental & Vision insurance options
• Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness Insurance with a paid Health Screening benefit
• Highly Incentivized Health & Wellness program including up to $100 per year on health and wellness purchases as well as access to group & individual coaching
• ADP LifeMart Employee Discount program

Pay: $18.50 - $21.00 per hour. Actual starting salary contingent with candidate qualifications.

Schedule: Days, Monday - Friday

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in early childhood education or a related degree, preferred; certificate in Child Development accepted. If no degree or certificate, must be willing to obtain.
• Must be willing to maintain CPR and First Aide Certification, as well as attend the Maine Early Learning Guidelines Training

Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

You may apply directly on our Career Center or send your resume and cover letter via email ([e-mail]), fax [phone]), or mail to Human Resources Office, Catholic Charities Maine P.O. Box 10660, Portland, ME 04104.

Catholic Charities Maine is a United Way and Affirmative Action/EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disabled Employer. Catholic Charities Maine participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please go to: https://www.ccmaine.org