Lead Toddler Teacher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO 18 days

13 paid holidays

403(b) plan with match

PSLF eligibility

Training opportunities

Job summary

Community Concepts is seeking a Lead Toddler Teacher for our Early Head Start Classroom in Norway, ME. This full-time role guides a toddler team, plans developmentally appropriate activities, and supports families to meet children's needs.

The position starts in Fall 2026 and offers year-round employment with comprehensive benefits. The ideal candidate has a Child Development Associate credential, 5+ years in early care, and supervisory experience; MS Office skills and CPR/First Aid are

Qualifications

• Minimum of Child Development Associate credential required.
• Associate degree (related) preferred.
• Minimum of three years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Minimum of five years of experience in early care and education preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team leadership

Curriculum planning

Family communication

Planning activities

Education

Child Development Associate credential

Associate degree (related) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Norway ELC, Norway, ME, US

21 days ago Requisition ID: 2373

Salary Range: $20.76 To $22.51 Hourly

We are expanding our services! Come Join us!

We are expanding our services and classrooms and are seeking an experienced, energetic Lead Toddler Teacherfor our Early Head Start Classroom working with two-year-olds at our Norway Early Learning Center. This position is 40 hours, year-round. Position anticipated to start in Fall 2026.

• 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, nurturing toddler 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 Child Development Associate credential required
• Associate degree (related) is 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.