Community Concepts·Norway, Maine
Collaborate with the Lead Teacher to implement high-quality toddler programming and tailor curriculum to meet developmental needs. Communicate with and support families to ensure children's social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
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We are seeking an experienced, energetic Toddler Teachers for our Early Head Start Classroom at our Norway Early Learning Center. A Toddler Teacher is part of a teaching team, under the direction of a Lead Teacher. This position is 40 hours and year-round. Position anticipated to start in Fall 2026.
Starting Pay Range: $18.42-$19.42/hour depending on education and experience
This position is currently eligible for an additional monthly wage supplement through the State of Maine Early Childhood Educator Workforce Salary Supplement Program. The tiered supplements are currently in payments of $240, $360, or $540monthly. Visit maine.gov/dhhs [https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/ocfs/provider-resources/early-childhood-educator-workforce-salary-supplement-program] for more information.
Experience in an early childhood setting; ability to function autonomously and as part of a team; excellent communication skills; considerable stamina to regularly lift, bend, carry, and perform other high-energy activities; competency with Microsoft Office; ability to obtain and maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications. Pre-employment physical, SBI, DMV, Maine and Federal Sex Offender Registry, DHHS fingerprinting, fraud, and federal debarment background checks must be completed upon offer of hire and as a condition of employment; valid driver’s license and travel within the service area is required.
Community Concepts, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation. Please request any necessary accommodation to participate in the application process.
Market context
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