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Early Head Start Teacher
Midcoast Maine Community Action (MMCA)
Full-Time · 40 hours/week · Benefits Eligible
Midcoast Maine Community Action is seeking a compassionate, motivated Early Head Start Teacher to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who values supporting infants, toddlers, and families through high-quality early education. As part of our center team, you will create a nurturing learning environment, implement developmentally appropriate curriculum, conduct assessments, and foster strong relationships with families.
Responsibilities
- Implement a developmentally appropriate, center-based program for infants and toddlers.
- Conduct ongoing observations, assessments, and individualized activities to support developmental growth.
- Plan, organize, and execute daily lesson plans that align with program goals and requirements.
- Create and maintain learning areas within the classroom to promote exploration and engagement.
- Build strong, professional, and caring relationships with children.
- Partner with families through meetings and regular communication; encourage parent participation.
- Serve as a role model for parents in supporting children's learning and development.
Qualifications
- Infant/Toddler CDA or Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education; Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Demonstrated understanding of infant/toddler development and early childhood best practices.
- Ability to establish trusting, respectful relationships with families and colleagues.
- Experience working with young children (experience with low-income families preferred).
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs., bend to a child's level, and sit on the floor.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license, adequate automobile insurance, and reliable transportation; must comply with MMCA safe-vehicle policies.
- Successful completion of all required background checks (criminal, CPS, sex-offender registry, and motor vehicle record).
- Physician's health statement, immunization records, and TB screening prior to start date.
- Physical ability to meet classroom demands, including lifting and floor-level interaction with children.
Compensation & Benefits
Rate of pay is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
MMCA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance
- Financial support for professional development
- Paid time off
- 13 paid holidays 2 floating holidays
- 403(b) retirement plan with agency contribution after one year
How to Apply
Please submit:
- A cover letter
- Résumé with complete work history
- Contact information for three professional references
Equal Opportunity Employer
Midcoast Maine Community Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $ $21.88 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22