Preschool Lead Teacher - Head Start (Full-Time)

Opportunity Alliance

Portland, Northern (ME, KY)

Hybrid

USD 45,000 - 60,000

Full time

11 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits
Dental and Vision insurance
403(b) retirement plan with agency 100

Job summary

The Opportunity Alliance in South Portland, ME seeks a Lead Teacher for Preschool in Head Start to provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment in a center-based classroom for children birth through age 5. The role emphasizes adherence to Head Start Performance Standards and state licensing rules, with focus on family engagement and developmental support.

Responsibilities include coordinating classroom activities, ensuring child safety, and collaborating with families and

Qualifications

  • Lead Teacher responsibilities include providing and overseeing a safe, nurturing, stimulating learning environment.
  • Engage with children from birth to age 5 and support family involvement in Head Start.

Responsibilities

  • Create a center-based classroom environment aligned with Head Start Performance Standards.
  • Ensure safety, supervision, and developmentally appropriate activities.
  • Collaborate with families and program staff to support child growth.

Job description

The Opportunity Alliance in South Portland, ME seeks a Lead Teacher for Preschool in Head Start to provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment in a center-based classroom for children birth through age 5. The role emphasizes adherence to Head Start Performance Standards and state licensing rules, with focus on family engagement and developmental support.

Responsibilities include coordinating classroom activities, ensuring child safety, and collaborating with families and

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