What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS - Teacher in Training position at York County Community Action Corp?
YCCAC is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to alleviate the effects of poverty, attack its underlying causes and to promote the dignity and self-sufficiency of the people of York County, Maine.
Early Head Start – Teacher-in-Training
Do you have a passion to make a difference and positively impact young children and their families? At YCCAC Head Start, we are more than a daycare. We are committed to providing high-quality child care and comprehensive education, health and well-being services to children from 6 weeks to 5 years. We are now hiring a Teacher in Training to join us in our mission of creating a warm and supportive environment where children and families can thrive.
What we offer:
- $5,000 sign-on bonus payable in four installments ($1,000 after completion of months 3, 6, 9 & $2,000 after 1 year – external applicants only).
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Breakfast and lunch (served in the classroom as part of our family style meals).
- Excellent compensation package that includes health, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement benefits and match, and Employee Assistance Program.
- Financial funding for career growth and professional development.
Your role:
- Plans, implements and documents a comprehensive child development program for infants and toddlers.
- Assumes responsibilities of Primary Caregiving, assuring continuity of care.
- Develops child focused goals in partnership with families, adheres to timelines and coordinates center/home visits with each family.
- Ensures Agency’s full compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and Maine State Licensing Requirements.
Qualifications:
- The Teacher-in-Training must obtain an Infant/Toddler CDA 12 months after they are hired in the position. YCCAC will financially support the Teacher-in-Training with completing their CDA.
- Experience in a center or home-based setting, specializing in infant and toddlers preferred.
- Must be willing to work flexible hours to meet families’ needs and have a reliable vehicle for travel.
- Immunized against MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) and TDaP (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis).
- Must be able to pass a background check, to include DHHS and fingerprinting.
To be considered, please include a cover letter with your resume. Completed application packets may be reviewed upon receipt.
Apply now in our Career Center – it only takes a few minutes! https://bit.ly/yccacjobs
Please email questions to: apply@yccac.org
EOE - YCCAC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Salary : $2,000
