Early Head Start Teacher-in-Training

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.

Early Head Start – Teacher-in-Training

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 Teacher in Training 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 ($1,000 after completion of months 3, 6, 9 & $2,000 after 1 year – external applicants only).
• Paid time off and holidays.
• 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.
• Financial funding for career growth and professional development.

Your role:

• Plans, implements and documents a comprehensive child development program for infants and toddlers.
• Assumes responsibilities of Primary Caregiving, assuring continuity of care.
• Develops child focused goals in partnership with families, adheres to timelines and coordinates center/home visits with each family.
• Ensures Agency’s full compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and Maine State Licensing Requirements.
• Educational assistance. 

Qualifications:

• The Teacher-in-Training must obtain an Infant/Toddler CDA 12 months after they are hired in the position. YCCAC will financially support the Teacher-in-Training with completing their CDA.
• Experience in a center or home-based setting, specializing in infant and toddlers preferred.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours to meet families’ needs and have a reliable vehicle for travel.
• Immunized against MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) and TDaP (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis).
• Must be able to pass a background check, to include DHHS and fingerprinting.

Apply now in our Career Center – it only takes a few minutes!

To be considered, please include a cover letter with your resume. Completed application packets may be reviewed upon receipt. 

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Please email questions to: apply@yccac.org                                                                                                                           EOE