Job detail
Head Start Lead Teacher
York County Community Action Corp
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/8/2026
Location
Sanford, Maine
Salary
$24 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The lead teacher is responsible for planning and implementing a comprehensive child development program while building supportive relationships with children and families. They also coordinate daily classroom operations and supervise other staff members to ensure a high-Quality learning environment.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold at least an associate’s degree in early childhood and have experience working with children in a center-Based setting. Additionally, applicants must pass a background check and provide proof of immunization for mmr and tdap.
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Benefits
- Holidays
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Retirement benefits
- Retirement match
- Professional development opportunities
- Sign-on bonus
- Personal day