Lead Preschool Teacher

Hilltop School | Bangor, ME

Posted Date 8/08/2024
Description

Hilltop School is seeking a fun, energetic, creative, and hardworking person to add to our team of dedicated individuals as lead Preschool teacher working with children ages 3-4 years of age. 

This is a 40 hour per week, Monday through Friday, year round position.

General Position Description: The lead teacher is responsible for all aspects of running a preschool classroom including but not limited to developing and implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum and establishing and maintaining relationships with family members.

 Requirements:

Applicants must meet one of the criteria listed below:  

  • Applicants must hold a minimum of level 5 on the Maine Roads to Quality Career Lattice 
  • B.A./B.S. with 12 credits 
  • A.A./A.S. in ECE 
  • A 1 year credit certificate in ECE, social services, or related field with 2 years experience
  • A CDA or Maine state approved credential
  • If you are a college student graduating from an Early Childhood program or related degree program or if you are currently working on your CDA, we still encourage you to apply. Candidates working on completion will still be considered. 
  • 5+ years experience in an Early Education setting 

Additional knowledge skills, certifications, and experience required:

  • Knowledge of child development, positive guidance, and developmentally appropriate practice.
  • Passion for the field of Early Childhood Education.
  • Strong written/verbal communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work independently but also as a team player.
  • Ability to think quickly, clearly, and remain calm during stressful times.
  • Ability to maintain a professional attitude and work ethic at all times.
  • Must be dependable and adaptable.
  • Fingerprint Based Background Check as required by the Dept. of Health and Human Services and Childcare Licensing.
  • Member of the Maine Roads to Quality Registry.
  • Pediatric and Adult First Aid and CPR certified or willingness to obtain.
  • Successful completion of Maine’s Infant and Toddler Early Learning and Development Standards or Maine’s Early Learning and Development Standards training based on assigned age group or willingness to obtain.
  • Completion of required Health and Safety Training through Maine Roads to Quality
  • Completion of Maine Mandated Reporter Training or willingness to obtain.

Benefits Offered for Regular Full Time Employees (40 hours, M-F):
Health Insurance with a Health Reimbursement Account 

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

401K Retirement Plan

401K Employer Matching 

Paid Professional Development up to required amount of hours

Employee Childcare Tuition Discount

Extra Incentive: 

Monthly Bonus through the Early Childhood Workforce Salary Supplement Program- This is a tiered system which is based on the assigned level on the Maine Roads to Quality Career Lattice. 

Physical Requirements:

  • Sitting, standing, stooping, reaching, bending, walking, grasping, stretching, repetitive motions.
  • Ability to sit on the floor and get up from a seated position.
  • Ability to act quickly and efficiently in emergency situations.
  • Ability to navigate different terrains outside in our play areas and actively move around the areas to supervise and the ability to be outside in temperatures of 15 degrees or above factoring in wind chill.
  • Visual acuity to include color, depth perception, and field of vision.
  • Sufficient auditory function to hear phones, pages, instruments or system alarms, and verbal commands.
  • Light lifting (up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 20 lbs. frequently or 10 lbs. constantly)
  • May be subject to sitting or standing for long periods of time.
  • Must be able to climb stairs on order to access classrooms and other rooms in the building.
  • Must be able to communicate verbally with others, to include phone and radio equipment.

Hilltop School is a play based, child centered program and provides a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where children can develop physically, socially, emotionally, and cognitively and form relationships with other children and a network of caring adults. Our environment is filled with opportunities for children to explore and learn through fun, hands on activities. To learn more about our program please visit http://www.bangorhilltopschool.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Starts at $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 401K
  • 401K employer matching 
  • Paid Professional Development
  • Supportive, Positive Working Environment 
Job Type
Daycare Provider | Ed Tech | Educational Technician II | Educational Technician II (Behavior) | Educational Technician II (Functional Life Skills) | Educational Technician II (Regular Education) | Other | Teacher - Day Care Center
Job Location (County)
Hancock | Penobscot | Piscataquis | Waldo

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