Hilltop School is seeking a fun, energetic, creative, and hardworking person to add to our team of dedicated individuals as lead teacher working with children ages 2.5-3.5 years of age.
This is a 40 hour per week, Monday through Friday, year round position.
General Position Description: The lead teacher is responsible for all aspects of running a preschool classroom including but not limited to developing and implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum and establishing and maintaining relationships with family members.
Requirements:
Applicants must meet one of the criteria listed below:
- Applicants must hold a minimum of level 5 on the Maine Roads to Quality Career Lattice
- B.A./B.S. with 12 credits
- A.A./A.S. in ECE
- A 1 year credit certificate in ECE, social services, or related field with 2 years experience
- A CDA or Maine state approved credential
- If you are a college student graduating from an Early Childhood program or related degree program or if you are currently working on your CDA, we still encourage you to apply. Candidates working on completion will still be considered.
- 5+ years experience in an Early Education setting
Additional knowledge skills, certifications, and experience required:
- Knowledge of child development, positive guidance, and developmentally appropriate practice.
- Passion for the field of Early Childhood Education.
- Strong written/verbal communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently but also as a team player.
- Ability to think quickly, clearly, and remain calm during stressful times.
- Ability to maintain a professional attitude and work ethic at all times.
- Must be dependable and adaptable.
- Fingerprint Based Background Check as required by the Dept. of Health and Human Services and Childcare Licensing.
- Member of the Maine Roads to Quality Registry.
- Pediatric and Adult First Aid and CPR certified or willingness to obtain.
- Successful completion of Maine’s Infant and Toddler Early Learning and Development Standards or Maine’s Early Learning and Development Standards training based on assigned age group or willingness to obtain.
- Completion of required Health and Safety Training through Maine Roads to Quality
- Completion of Maine Mandated Reporter Training or willingness to obtain.
Benefits Offered for Regular Full Time Employees (40 hours, M-F):
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Childcare Tuition Discount
Physical Requirements:
- Sitting, standing, stooping, reaching, bending, walking, grasping, stretching, repetitive motions.
- Ability to sit on the floor and get up from a seated position.
- Ability to act quickly and efficiently in emergency situations.
- Ability to navigate different terrains outside in our play areas and actively move around the areas to supervise and the ability to be outside in temperatures of 15 degrees or above factoring in wind chill.
- Visual acuity to include color, depth perception, and field of vision.
- Sufficient auditory function to hear phones, pages, instruments or system alarms, and verbal commands.
- Light lifting (up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 20 lbs. frequently or 10 lbs. constantly)
- May be subject to sitting or standing for long periods of time.
- Must be able to climb stairs on order to access classrooms and other rooms in the building.
- Must be able to communicate verbally with others, to include phone and radio equipment.
Hilltop School is a play based, child centered program and provides a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where children can develop physically, socially, emotionally, and cognitively and form relationships with other children and a network of caring adults. Our environment is filled with opportunities for children to explore and learn through fun, hands on activities. To learn more about our program please visit http://www.bangorhilltopschool.com.