Preschool Teacher - Waldoboro Maine

We are seeking qualified applicants to fill openings in our Early Head Start classrooms in our Bath Maine Head Start Center. The program provides a continuum of services for children encompassing education, family engagement, health, nutrition and disabilities content.

Preschool teacher Responsibilities:

Early Head Start Preschool Teachers are responsible for daily planning and implementation of the early childhood curriculum; providing a safe, nurturing learning environment; and supervising the classroom to ensure a smooth flow of daily activities and events. Working together as part of the center team, the teachers conduct child assessments, meet with families, encourage parent engagement in their children’s education, and serve as role models for parents in educating their children.

Head Start Preschool teacher positions are full-time, 40 hours per week and are school year (44 to 46 weeks). Some positions teach in collaboration classrooms with local school districts; these positions require Department of Education O81 certification.

Preschool teacher Qualifications:

• An Associate degree, bachelor’s preferred in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field is required. Infant-Toddler or Pre-K Child Development Associates certification may be considered if accompanied by prior related experience. Applicants with 081 certification will be given preference in public school pre-kindergarten collaboration classrooms.
• Other Requirements:
• Prior to starting employment, must be able to pass fingerprinted criminal background, child protective services, sex offender registry, and motor vehicle record checks, as required by state and federal childcare licensing regulations, that indicate no previous record of involvement with child abuse or exploitation and no disqualifying criminal or motor vehicle record that would preclude working with children.
• Persons offered employment must also provide a physician’s health statement, immunization records, and TB screening.

Pay ranges: Pay is dependent on experience, credential, and other qualifications.

Please forward a cover letter, resume with complete work history, and contact information for three professional references to Mid coast Maine Community Action. Please also specify the location for which you wish to apply. Positions remain open until suitable candidates are found.

Midcoast Maine Community Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, age, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.

Please request any accommodations necessary to participate in the application process.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Do you have an Early Childhood Education degree?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• child care/early childhood education: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $23