On-Call Early Childhood Substitute – Head Start (Portland)

The Opportunity Alliance; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off accrual

9 paid holidays per calendar year and

Floating holidays

Excellent medical benefits

Dental and Vision insurance options

Agency paid basic life insurance

STD & LTD disability insurances

403(b) retirement with generous agency

Tuition Reimbursement – offered once

Job summary

The Opportunity Alliance in Portland, ME is seeking Substitute Teachers for Head Start and Early Head Start programs across the greater Portland area. This on-call role supports classroom staff to maintain a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment for children birth to age 5, in accordance with Head Start standards and licensing rules.

The position offers flexible, on-call hours (Mon–Fri 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.) with a focus on coverage for staff absences.

Qualifications

• Must pass criminal background, child protective services, and sex offender checks.
• ECE employee must pass pre-employment physical and TB screen.
• Immunizations including MMR and TDAP current.

Responsibilities

• Provide staff coverage in center-based classrooms to support growth and safety.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment.
• Assist in implementing Head Start/ECE program plans and standards.

Skills

Cultural awareness

Team collaboration

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDA credential program / Associate or Bachelor's in ECE preferred

Job description

The Opportunity Alliance in Portland, ME is seeking Substitute Teachers for Head Start and Early Head Start programs across the greater Portland area. This on-call role supports classroom staff to maintain a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment for children birth to age 5, in accordance with Head Start standards and licensing rules.

The position offers flexible, on-call hours (Mon–Fri 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.) with a focus on coverage for staff absences.