Teacher, Bachelor

Aroostook County Action Program; Ellsworth (ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Ellsworth is seeking a Teacher to plan and implement classroom activities, supervise staff, and engage parents. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, strong communication skills, and experience working in diverse environments. This position emphasizes creating a nurturing and educational atmosphere for young children, with responsibilities spanning classroom management and community interaction.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience teaching young children in a center‑based or home‑day care program.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Conducting developmental screenings.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and implement classroom activities and field trips.
• Coordinate and attend home visits.
• Interview, hire, train, and supervise staff.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Ability to communicate with young children

Experience working with a diverse population

Ability to multi-task

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

First Aid and CPR certification

Job description

Teacher, Bachelor – Aroostook County Action Program

The Teacher plans, prepares, and implements all activities for an assigned classroom. Facilitates parent engagement through conferences and meetings, supervises, schedules, trains, and evaluates assigned staff and volunteers, and provides leadership in the classroom and center. In the absence of the supervisor, manages day‑to‑day operation and maintenance of the center, ensuring program quality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and implement classroom activities and field trips; introduce new modules; develop teaching strategies using classroom outcome reports; write and post daily plans.
• Complete screenings, record observations, and work with parents to plan and implement programs; supervise planning and implementation of classroom activities; ensure completion of programmatic and agency reports; conduct ongoing COR assessments.
• Plan and implement a cultural awareness program within the center, with at least one activity per month.
• Help prepare and supervise nutritious meals and snacks; purchase food supplies; foster a learning environment during mealtime.
• Orient parents as classroom volunteers and assist staff and parents in organizing activities; attend parent meetings.
• Coordinate and attend home visits.
• Interview, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate staff; maintain the performance review system; mediate conflicts; counsel employees; recommend disciplinary action; assess program equipment and supplies; order and distribute supplies as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Non-essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Experience and Skill Requirements

• 2–3 years of experience teaching young children in a center‑based or home‑day care program.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Planning for individual needs.
• Establishing and maintaining safe, healthy learning environments.
• Conducting developmental screenings.

Skills

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other relevant software.
• Ability to communicate with and relate to young children.
• Experience working with a diverse population.
• Ability to multi‑task.
• Promote trust and security by establishing strong, caring relationships.

Education and Knowledge Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field with at least 36 credits in Early Childhood.
• Credential or certification in family services or a related field within 18 months of hire.
• Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards.
• Must hold Ed Tech Certification (II or III).
• Open classroom/hands‑on learning philosophy.
• Working knowledge of Early Childhood Education.
• First Aid and CPR certification.

Other Requirements

• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Must pass required background checks.
• Must hold current C.H.R.C.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and provide proof of insurance.

General Expectations

• Maintain and promote the highest level of understanding of the agency’s mission, vision, and goals.
• Maintain confidentiality; protect the agency by keeping information concerning employees and those we serve confidential.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures with a "safety first" approach to all job duties.
• Exhibit a positive, professional, and collaborative attitude with others inside and outside the agency.
• Show teamwork through effective internal communication and working relationships.
• Be punctual for scheduled work and use time appropriately.
• Perform required work in a timely manner with a minimum of errors.
• Participate in trainings, conferences, and meetings as necessary.
• Possess and exhibit the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity.
• Represent the agency in the community as appropriate to the role.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by the incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk and hear; stand; walk; sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; climb or balance; taste or smell; lift or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds. Must arrange classroom equipment, lift and move furniture, sit in small chairs and on the floor for extended periods, and work at low tables. Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily a child‑based classroom setting and occasionally residential homes. Risks may include unsanitary or unsafe living conditions, poor indoor air quality, unruly pets, exposure to weather, occasional local travel in inclement conditions, limited exposure to blood‑borne pathogens and bodily fluids.