Job description

*Our wonderful school is adding a second Pre-K program!*

We are excited to open a new classroom and be able to have a space for children who have missed the cut off for K and are needing a more challenging environment! This will be our Transitional Pre-k room.

Mission: We are a Non-Profit Childcare and Family Center. Our mission is to encourage each child in all areas of development. We believe that every child presented with the opportunity to belong, develop independence, to cultivate generosity and to master skills will develop a healthy sense of self, which will enhance their ability to succeed academically and socially.

Our 5300 sq ft center is located at 11 South Gorham Crossing in Gorham, ME. We opened our doors on June 18, 2018 and all of our classrooms are full and we are managing full wait lists!

The 4-5 year old room has 16 students with 1 other full-time teacher. Our ideal candidate would have a Associate's Degree in a related field, and at least 1-2 years of experience teaching in a PreK or similar aged classroom.

The co-founders and acting Directors have a commitment to taking care of staff not just by providing a livable wage, but by creating an atmosphere of support and respect. We believe that teachers are an essential part of a child's development and as such we are committed to honoring them by providing a working environment that reflects the value they have in our communities.

Our center provides an Experiential Learn Model (ELM) to include an 18x24 Greenhouse and a Gardening program. Our Garden Coordinator is in the works of building our nature play area after a successful round of fundraising!! This nature play area will add so much investigation and exploration for our students!

We hope to not only encourage professional development goals, but also aim to provide opportunities for training and to support staff in following their desired career path.

As a non-profit center the revenue generated by tuition and grants will go directly back into staff wages, program development, community outreach and building maintenance.

Staff will be paid during center closings, offered a fair time off package, health and dental benefits. 2 paid vacations a year, and a 3rd of accrued PTO!

Preferred:

-- Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

-- 2 years of experiences teaching in a PreK program

-- Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Social Service or related field preferred OR

Required:

-- Working towards Associates Degree or Child Development Associate (CDA) credential issued by the Council for Professional Recognition.

-- 1 year or more experience working in Pre-K/Pre-School

-- CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain

-- Passionate about making a difference in the lives of children

-- Teamwork, problem solving and decision makings skills

-- Must be physically able to lift up to 40 lbs and assume low level postures to interact with children appropriately

-- Successfully pass pre-employment background check

-- Newly required fingerprint background check to be completed at https://www.identogo.com if you don't have one completed already.

-- Vaccinated against COVID-19

Benefits

2 weeks paid vacation during the week of Christmas and the week of the 4th of July

1 week earned time which begins accruing after 30 day probation period

Additional $400 per month bonus through June 2023

Lunch provided

50% off 1 child per staff OR 25% off 1 child in extended family

Paid training

Job Type: Full-time

Pay Frequency:

• Bi weekly or Twice monthly

This Job Is:

• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Teachers are vaccinated against COVID-19

Experience:

• Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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