Lead Teacher - St Louis

St. Louis Child Development Center in Biddeford, Maine is recognized as a 5-Star Quality Childcare Center (the highest award there is!), and we have an immediate opening for a Full-Time Lead Teacher.

About the Role: We're looking for a nurturing, enthusiastic educator to lead classroom instruction and curriculum planning, foster a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment, collaborate with fellow educators, and supervise support staff as assigned.

With nearly 50 years of experience in holistic, play-based early childhood education, we celebrate every child's individuality and foster a nurturing, inclusive environment. Our teachers are the heart of our program, and we deeply value the creativity, care, and commitment they bring each day.

If you're an individual who's passionate about play, celebrates diversity, and recognizes every child as a unique individual who is deserving of love and respect - we want you to join our team!

We offer an attractive benefits package, including:

• $1,000 Sign-on bonus! ($250 after 3 months, $250 after 6 months, $500 after 9 months)
• 50% discounted childcare rates for employee's children (exclusive to Private Pay)
• Five (5) weeks of Earned Time (first year!)
• Six (6) paid agency holidays
• Short-and Long-term disability, basic life insurance (employer paid!)
• A choice of three (3) comprehensive medical plans
• 401k agency contribution
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Bereavement Time Off
• Dental & Vision insurance options
• Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness Insurance with a paid Health Screening benefit
• Health & Wellness programs including up to $100 per year on health and wellness purchases as well as access to group & individual coaching

Pay: $18.50 - $20.50 per hour. Actual starting salary contingent with candidate qualifications.

Schedule: Days, Monday - Friday

Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in early childhood education or a related degree, preferred; certificate in Child Development accepted. If no degree or certificate, must be willing to obtain.
• Must be willing to maintain CPR and First Aide Certification, as well as attend the Maine Early Learning Guidelines Training