Our Children's Services Department is hiring a Teacher for a Preschool classroom at our Crescent Park Early Learning Center. This position is part of a teaching team, under the direction of a Lead Teacher, that plans experiences to meet young children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development, and engages with families in meeting both their children's and family's needs. Other responsibilities include completing paperwork and reports and maintaining records and data on individual children. Travel within the service area is required. This position is 40 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.

Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED is required, with a commitment to complete an agency-paid Child Development Associate credential program or enroll in approved college coursework or a program that will lead to an Associate within two years of the time of hire.

Other requirements: Must have experience in an early childhood setting; excellent verbal and written communication skills; considerable stamina to regularly lift, bend, carry and perform other high-energy activities; a valid driver's license; telephone; computer/word-processing skills, preferably Microsoft Office; ability to function autonomously and as part of a team. Must obtain and maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications. A pre-employment physical, Covid vaccination or employer-verified exemption, SBI, DMV, DHHS, Maine Sex Offender Registry, fingerprinting, and federal debarment background checks must be completed upon offer of hire and as a condition of employment.

Benefits: Community Concepts offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability, accident, critical illness & hospital indemnity coverage, paid time off, up to 13 paid holidays per year, 403(b) pension plan with agency match, and more.

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 accommodations to participate in the application process.