Teacher – Preschool (Venture Way) – Bangor

Penquis; Bangor (ME); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established social services agency is seeking a dedicated Preschool Teacher to join their Early Head Start/Head Start team. This role involves creating and implementing engaging daily activity programs tailored to meet the needs of preschool children aged 3-5. The organization values teamwork and a passion for early childhood education, offering a supportive environment where new employees can gain necessary credentials and educational opportunities. With a competitive salary and excellent benefits package, this position is ideal for those looking to make a positive impact in the lives of children in their community.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits Package

Monthly Stipend for Eligible Employees

Support for Continuing Education

Qualifications

• Passionate about working with children and developing educational programs.
• Willingness to obtain necessary credentials and engage in ongoing education.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer daily activity programs for preschool children.
• Ensure the needs of both the group and individual children are met.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

Team Collaboration

Activity Program Development

Education

Relevant Educational Coursework

Credentials in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Are you passionate and enthusiastic to work with children in a team environment? Join our Early Head Start/Head Start team, providing early childhood education services. Penquis, a social services agency serving Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Knox counties for over 50 years, is currently seeking a full-time (40 hours per week; 42 weeks per year, benefits eligible) – Preschool (age 3-5) Teacher at our Venture Way Child Development location. You are charged with developing and administering an appropriate daily activity program to assure that the needs of the group and the individual children are met.

Location: Bangor, Maine

Teacher Responsibilities:

- Develop and administer an appropriate daily activity program to meet the needs of the group and individual children.

Teacher Requirements:

Penquis Child Development will pay for newly hired staff to obtain appropriate credentials or continued educational opportunities.

Excellent Benefits Package: (benefit eligible)

The starting rate of pay for the Teacher position is $22.76 per hour and additional compensation may be given consideration with relevant experience.

Eligible upon hire, new employees in our Early Childhood programs who work 24-40 hours per week will receive a monthly stipend which is based on your lattice through MRTQ (Maine Roads to Quality).

Please submit application materials, including relevant educational coursework and transcripts.

Penquis offers an excellent benefits package and competitive wages. Apply online at www.penquis.org or contact us at 973-3500 (TDD: 973:3520) or by email at [e-mail] to request an application and job description.

In accordance with federal regulations, Penquis does not discriminate. Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Penquis is a smoke-free workplace.