Jr. Preschool Teacher

Location: Hilltop School 218 Ohio St. Bangor, Maine 04401
Job Type: Full Time, 40 Hours per Week, Year Round

Are you passionate about early childhood education? Do you love working with toddlers and making a meaningful impact in their development? If so, we’d love to have you join our team!

About Us:

Hilltop School is a nonprofit early education program dedicated to providing a nurturing and enriching environment for young learners. We focus on fostering curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning in a supportive setting. Our center emphasizes early education and school readiness, with teachers developing and implementing weekly lesson plans that showcase each learning activity. These lesson plans are aligned with Maine’s Early Learning and Development Standards, ensuring meaningful, developmentally appropriate learning experiences.

Job Responsibilities:

• Create and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum for children ages 2.5-3.5.
• Develop weekly lesson plans that highlight the purpose behind each activity and align with Maine’s Early Learning and Development Standards.
• Foster a safe, engaging, and positive learning environment.
• Establish and maintain strong, communicative relationships with families.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support a team-oriented atmosphere.
• Ensure all classroom activities align with our program’s mission and educational philosophy.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Lead Teacher Requirements:

• Must hold a minimum of a Level 5 on the Maine Roads to Quality Career Lattice.
• One of the following educational backgrounds:
• B.A./B.S. with 12 credits in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or a degree in progress.
• A.A./A.S. in ECE or a degree in progress.
• A one-year credit certificate in ECE, social services, or a related field with two years of experience.
• A CDA or Maine state-approved credential or willingness to obtain.

Assistant Teacher Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience as Teaching assistant or paraprofessional preferred.
• Coursework in early childhood education is preferred.

Additional Requirements for All Teaching Staff (or willingness to obtain):

• Member of the Maine Roads to Quality Registry.
• Pediatric and Adult First Aid & CPR certified.
• Successful completion of Maine’s Infant and Toddler Early Learning and Development Standards or Maine’s Early Learning and Development Standards training (based on assigned age group).
• Completion of required Health and Safety Training through Maine Roads to Quality.
• Completion of Maine Mandated Reporter Training.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, stoop, reach, bend, walk, grasp, stretch, and perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to sit on the floor and get up from a seated position.
• Ability to navigate different terrains in outdoor play areas and actively move around to supervise children.
• Must be able to be outdoors in temperatures of 15 degrees or above, factoring in wind chill.
• Visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision.
• Sufficient hearing ability to detect alarms, phones, pages, and verbal communication.
• Ability to perform light lifting (up to 50 lbs. occasionally, 20 lbs. frequently, or 10 lbs. constantly).
• May be required to sit or stand for long periods.
• Must be able to climb stairs to access classrooms and other areas of the building.
• Must be able to communicate verbally, including using phone and radio equipment.

Benefits (For Eligible Employees):

This is a benefits-eligible position, and we offer:
✅ Paid Holidays
✅ 401K Plan with Employer Match
✅ Paid Time Off (PTO)
✅ Life Insurance
✅ Employee Childcare Tuition Discount for Immediate Family
✅ Health Insurance with 50% Deductible Reimbursement
✅ A Supportive, Team-Oriented Work Environment
✅ Employee Appreciation Days Throughout the Year – Because We Value Our Staff!

Why Join Us?

At Hilltop School, we truly care about our employees. We foster a positive, team-oriented atmosphere where you will feel valued and supported. We recognize the hard work of our staff and show our appreciation through special employee appreciation events throughout the year.

If you’re ready to make an impact in the lives of young children and be part of a meaningful early education program, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today by submitting your resume and a brief cover letter to tgarrow@banogrhilltopschool.com or apply through really.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to work Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, Year Round as outlined in the job description?
• Would you be most interested in a lead teaching position or an assistant teaching position with this age group?
• Please describe any relevant experience to this position.
• Are you currently pediatric and adult CPR/First Aid Certified?

Work Location: In person