What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Infant Teacher position at CATHOLIC CHARITIES MAINE?
Are you passionate about early childhood education and ready to make a lasting impact? St. Elizabeth’s Child Development Center, a 5-Star Quality Rated Childcare Center, is seeking a Full-Time Lead Infant Teacher to join our caring and professional team!
About the Role: We’re looking for a nurturing, responsive, and enthusiastic educator to lead a classroom of infants ages 0–12 months at our brand-new, purpose-built facility in Cape Elizabeth, located at 6 Two Lights Road (on the campus of St. Bartholomew’s Church). The new space includes:
- Classrooms and outdoor playgrounds tailored to each age group
- A bright, modern environment that reflects our commitment to child-centered learning
Why St. Elizabeth’s? With nearly 50 years of experience in holistic, play-based early childhood education, we celebrate every child’s individuality and foster a nurturing, inclusive environment. Our teachers are the heart of our program, and we deeply value the creativity, care, and commitment they bring each day.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the infant classroom, including curriculum planning and daily classroom routines
- Provide responsive, nurturing care that supports each infant’s individual needs, cues, and developmental milestones
- Create engaging, developmentally appropriate experiences based on infants’ interests and emerging skills
- Maintain a safe, warm, and inclusive learning environment
- Document children’s development and learning using Teaching Strategies GOLD or a similar assessment system
- Collaborate with fellow educators, families, and administrators and supervise support staff as assigned
Compensation & Benefits:
- 50% Discounted Childcare for your own children (private pay only)
- Five (5) Weeks of Earned Paid Leave in your first year
- Six (6) Paid Agency Holidays
- Comprehensive Medical Plans – choose from 3 options
- Dental & Vision Insurance Options
- 401(k) Agency Contribution
- Employer-Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Wellness Reimbursement (up to $100/year) coaching & wellness support
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness Insurance with Health Screening Benefit
- Bereavement Leave
Pay Range: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour, based on MRTQ Career Lattice level
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Qualifications:Qualifications:
- Preferred: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field
- Accepted: Certificate in Child Development
- If not certified, must be willing to pursue certification
- Must maintain CPR/First Aid Certification and complete Maine Early Learning Guidelines Training
Salary : $20 - $25