at York County Community Action Corporation in Sanford, Maine, United States
Job Description
York County Community Action Corp.
YCCAC is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to alleviate the effects of poverty, attack its underlying causes and to promote the dignity and self-sufficiency of the people of York County, Maine.
Head Start Lead Teacher
$5,000 sign-on bonus
Do you have a passion to make a difference and positively impact young children and their families? At YCCAC Head Start, we are more than a daycare. We are committed to providing high-quality child care and comprehensive education, health and well-being services to children from 6 weeks to 5 years. We are now hiring a Lead Teacher to join us in our mission of creating a warm and supportive environment where children and families can thrive.
What we offer:
• $5,000 sign-on bonus payable in four installments ($1000 after completion of months 3, 6, 9 & $2000 after 1 year – external applicants only)
• Paid time off and holidays
• School year schedule including school breaks
• Breakfast and lunch (served in the classroom as part of our family style meals)
• Excellent compensation package that includes health, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement benefits and match, and Employee Assistance Program
• Career growth and professional development opportunities with financial funding
Your role:
• Partnering with families to develop child focused goals that meet individual needs
• Planning, implementing and documenting a comprehensive child development program suitable for preschoolers
• Building positive and supportive relationships with children and families
• Coordinating the daily operations of the classroom while supervising the activities of 1 or more staff members
Qualifications:
• Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood (Bachelor’s Degree preferred)
• Experience working with children in a center-based setting; prior experience working with families and supervising others preferred
• Willing to work flexible hours to meet families’ needs
• Immunized against MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) and TDaP (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis).
• Must be able to pass a background check, to include DHHS and fingerprinting.
To be considered, please include a cover letter with your resume. Completed application packets may be reviewed upon receipt.
Apply now in our Career Center – it only takes a few minutes! https://bit.ly/yccacjobs
Please email questions to: apply@yccac.org
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