Opportunityalliance

Lead Teacher – Head Start, Preschool (Portland Based)

Portland, ME · Part-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago

Leadership

About the role

Head Start promotes the school readiness of young children from low-income families through local programs.
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday
This is a school-year schedule, not year-round (approx.

Lead Teacher - Preschool (Portland Based)
Head Start and Early Head Start programs support the mental, social, and emotional development of children from birth to age 5.
Alliance works with people to build better lives and stronger communities.
We provide advocacy, leadership, and support to identify the goals and address the needs of individuals, families, and communities.
Mission: The Opportunity Alliance works with people to build better lives and stronger communities.

an Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or comparable credential (Maine ITC) and an Associate degree in a related field required.
Knowledge of the important role that culture plays in child & family development.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with complex information to address challenging situations.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with teams.
Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background, child protective service check & sex offender check.
Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and TB screen.
Must be current on MMR and TDAP immunizations.
An Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or an Associate degree in a related field with 12 infant/toddler credits or; an Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or comparable credential (Maine ITC) and an Associate degree in a related field required.
Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or social work preferred.
Commitment to social justice and the mission of Head Start.
Must not be on the state or federal suspension and disbarment list.
Must be able to exert significant physical effort with frequent standing, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, typing and frequently lift and carry small children or material weighing up to 25 pounds.
Driving may be necessary to attend meetings and trainings but is not a primary and essential job responsibility

1-3 years of supervisory experience preferred.
2-4 years of center-based teaching, early intervention, home visiting or community-based work related to infants/toddlers and their families preferred.

Alliance (TOA) is a dynamic, results-focused Community Action Agency providing approximately 50 integrated community-based and clinical programs serving more than 20,000 people annually throughout the state of Maine.

Generous paid time off accrual
Excellent medical benefits at very reasonable cost
Dental and Vision insurance options
Agency paid basic life insurance and STD & LTD disability insurances
403(b) retirement with a generous agency match (all employees are eligible)
Tuition Reimbursement - offered once per year through an
Our benefits include but are not limited to:
To learn more about our benefits please visit, https://www.opportunityalliance.org/explore-our-benefits
The Lead Teacher is responsible for providing safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environments in center-based settings and supervision of Assistant teachers and any additional classroom staff.

The Opportunity Alliance is seeking a Head Start Lead Teacher to join the Head Start team and make a difference in the lives of children and families in your community.

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