Maine ECE Job Board

Heidi's House Child Care Center is an NAEYC accredited center. We are currently licensed for 128 children; ages infants through school age.

We have a 5 star rating from the State of Maine's Rising Stars Program. As a teacher here you will enjoy the benefits of working with an experienced team in a well equipped space with the resources to implement an incredible High Scope curriculum.

Heidi's House also benefits from the atmosphere and care you get from a locally owned family business. We aim to create a nurturing environment for not only our children, but our teachers as well.

We are looking for teachers who value the opportunity to grow and learn as Early Childhood Educators. As a team we continue to push ourselves in new directions always expanding the ways in which we serve children and families.

Requirements:

We would prefer applicants to be enrolled in an Associates degree in Early Childhood Education or related field at a minimum, but this is not required.

Experience working in a center environment is also preferred, but not required.

Benefits for full-time employees:

● Competitive wages

● Employer/Employee funded Health Insurance

● Fully funded Short term and Long term disability insurance

● Paid vacation

● Paid personal time

● Discounted Child Care

● 401k

● 30 hours paid training

● 10 hours paid Professional Development

● Flexible schedules

● 9 Paid Holidays

*Some benefits become active only after a period of employment.

Send resumes and cover letters to directors@heidishousechildcare.com

Preschool Educator

Full Time

Casco Bay YMCA, Freeport, ME, US

Salary Range:$18.00 To 19.00 Hourly

About this Role

Under the direction of the Youth Development Director, and working with the Lead Teacher, the Teacher is responsible for management of a preschool classroom.

Our preschool is open 7:30am - 5:30pm. Teachers work an opening or closing shift.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Inclusion - Honor the YMCA of Southern Maine’s Promise Statement. Models a commitment to equity and inclusion. Creates a safe environment that helps all feel welcome and respected. Promotes feelings of mutual respect, acceptance, and appreciation. Supports people with unique experiences or points of view to share their perspectives.

• Programming – Create and implement curriculum, activities and materials that meet the unique physical, emotional, social and cognitive needs of the children in our community and is consistent with YMCA processes and goals. Assist children to grow through individual achievements and peer group interactions. Provides effective supervision and supports safety and programming by leading and actively participating in activities with children. 

• Leadership – Is a collaborative, engaged, and positive role model for all at the Y through good work habits, positive attitude, and respect for the YMCA’s values and rules, including communicating in an effective and timely manner and making sound decisions. Follows all Healthy Eating and Physical Activity and 5-2-1-0 Let’s Go guidelines in the classroom

• Relationship Building – Develop positive, authentic relationships within the Y that lead to greater awareness of the Y’s mission and impact, growth in number of people served, as well as revenue. Listens and expresses self effectively and with an understanding of the needs of a particular audience. Encourages family involvement and communicates their child’s development, needs and changes effectively 

• Personal Growth – Maintains a high degree of emotional maturity and interpersonal skills and is committed to personal growth and skill acquisition. Is an active participant in all trainings and meetings.

• Operations & Safety – Ensures the health and safety of each child and follows all YMCA protocols and rules and applicable licensing standards. Keeps group and program areas safe, clean and orderly. Ensures all equipment is in working order and notifies Director when supplies are needed. Provides rapid and timely response to all accidents, situations, incidents and emergencies appropriately, calmly and professionally using proper techniques and completes incident reports as needed. Reports all concerns to Director.

• Data Tracking & Documentation –Maintains accurate and consistent data tracking and documentation, as required.

We’re looking for someone with:

• A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (or be actively enrolled in a GED or HiSET preparation program).

• Twelve months of experience working in an age-appropriate child care-related position. 

• Effective interpersonal skills, with a customer service focus. 

• Ability to work independently as well as within teams to complete all work in a timely and effective manner.

• Attention to detail and excellent organizational and decision-making skills. 

Additionally, the right candidate must:

• Must be at least 18 years of age. 

• Be able to travel locally.

• Be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. 

• Complete a criminal background check, including fingerprinting through the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), prior to hire. This will be paid for by the YMCA of Southern Maine.

 Salary 

$18.00 - 19.00/hour, depending on experience.  

PLUS, up to $540/monthly stipend from the State of Maine, through the Early Childhood Educator Workforce Salary Supplement System, for eligible educators. (While available. Please note, this stipend is dependent on State funding and is not part of the YMCA's compensation plan.)

ALSO, CHILDCARE FEES – The State of Maine’s CCAP child Care Employment Award currently provides a childcare subsidy to help childcare workers cover their own childcare fees – up to more than $660/month. 

(Stipend and childcare fees are available through our program, contingent upon State funding. These benefits are specific to our program as we meet the necessary licensing requirements. Please note that these are not part of the YMCA's standard compensation plan and may differ from other programs.)

About the YMCA

The YMCA is dedicated to building an inclusive, healthy community for all. We provide quality child care, a caring community and memorable experiences for families of all backgrounds.

We're looking for a motivated teacher to join our team looking after our preschool room (ages 3 - 5).  This is an excellent chance to join a friendly, creative and dynamic team environment. Recent graduates and second career applicants are encouraged to apply!

Employee Perks

• Free household membership!

• Plenty of paid time off for life, vacations, staycations, and rest.

• YMCA-subsidized medical, dental, and vision, plus YMCA-funded HRA.

• Generous program discounts – including swim lessons and camp!

• Meaningful assistance programs like mentoring and retirement (403(b) and Y Retirement).

• Training, certification and advancement opportunities.

A Commitment to Equity and Inclusion 

We commit to inclusion in our mission and in our hiring practices by promising to make the Y open to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or financial circumstances, without discrimination.

Apply via link;

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=0b6ece2d-cb1e-4251-8e09-f206256bc928&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=480420&lang=en_US

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT THE SANDRA M. PRESCOTT CLUBHOUSE

Toddler Head Teacher

Full-time year around

Toddler credentials or Early Childhood Education degree required

Competitive starting wage

Benefits

Monthly Child Care Workers Bonus $240-$540 based on education

Toddler Teacher Assistant

Full-time year around

Toddler credentials or Early Childhood Education degree required

Competitive starting wage

Benefits

Monthly Child Care Workers Bonus $240-$540 based on education

Early Childhood Assistants

Part-time year around

Must be 17 years of age to apply

Monthly Child Care Workers Bonus $240-$540 based on education

To apply submit a cover letter and resume to Jessica Phillis at jphillis@bgckv.org

The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) seeks applicants to fill the position of Preschool Head Teacher at the new state-of-the-art Sweatt-Winter Childcare and Early Education Center. This position is responsible for direction and overall supervision of preschoolers within the classroom. The Preschool Head Teacher performs activities that ensure the health, safety, involvement, and developmental progress of everyone in the group and works with team teachers to plan, discuss and implement daily plans.

This is a full-time (40 hour work week), fiscal year position.
 
The University of Maine at Farmington offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes holiday and sick time, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, a tuition waiver program for employees and eligible dependents, retirement plan options, and more. Visit our benefits website to learn more.

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Job Description

The Catherine Cutler Institute at the University of Southern Maine is seeking a Director of Maine Roads to Quality Professional Development Network (MRTQ PDN).  

The Director leads Maine Roads to Quality Professional Development Network (MRTQ PDN), a collaborative partnership serving the early childhood education (ECE) and out-of-school time (OST) systems across Maine. The Director aligns the work of PDN partners – the Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies (CCIDS) and the Maine Afterschool Network (MASN) – with contract deliverables and the mission, vision, and strategic goals of MRTQ PDN. 
The Director’s major responsibilities include overseeing the strategic development, design, and implementation of MRTQ PDN activities; supervising project staff; and coordinating professional development activities with internal and external partners. In consultation with team leads and grants and contracts staff, the Director also develops and manages the project budget, including a detailed work plan, and monitors budget negotiations with state programmatic and budgetary staff.
This position requires knowledge of the ECE and OST systems, experience with developing and monitoring budgets, and familiarity with strategic human resources management. The Director must demonstrate a commitment to collaborative leadership, shared decision-making, equity, and inclusion with a large, multi-faceted staff as well as to the implementation of the MRTQ PDN Strategic Plan.

The Maine Roads to Quality Professional Development Network (MRTQ PDN) supports early childhood and out-of-school-time professionals in developing the expertise necessary to provide high quality, inclusive, and culturally responsive care to Maine’s children.  MRTQ PDN consists of a partnership with the Catherine Cutler Institute at the University of Southern Maine, the University of Maine Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies, and the Maine Afterschool Network.  

This is a full-time grant funded position with a starting annual salary up to $102,270 located on our Portland Campus.  

The University of Southern Maine provides highly competitive benefits that include generous paid time off (13 paid holidays plus earned vacation and sick time); health, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; a tuition waiver program for employees and tuition discounts for spouses and eligible dependents; a 403(b)-retirement plan with 10% employer contribution; and more. To learn more, please review the UMPSA Benefits Information Summary.  

The University of Southern Maine is a vibrant academic community located in the greater Portland, Maine area, including campuses in Portland, Gorham, Lewiston, and online. USM is part of the University of Maine System and offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs, emphasizing hands-on learning, community engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. With a highly engaged student-centered learning environment, USM is a steward of higher education, helping drive the economic, cultural, and civic life in the communities where our campuses are located and beyond.  

USM is committed to providing expanded access to high-quality education that elevates economic opportunity and contributes significantly to the vitality of a diverse society. To learn more about USM, visit About Our University.

The University of Southern Maine embraces an inclusive campus community that values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. The Office of Equity, Inclusion and Community Impact supports USM's DEIA- and Community Impact-focused departments, committees, groups, projects, training, and events. USM encourages women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds to apply.

We are dedicated to our Service Promise, Student Focused Every Day and seek a team member who embraces this commitment and upholds our core values of Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity, and Responsiveness. 

Required Qualifications:
•    Master’s degree
•    8 years’ experience leading a large project related to early childhood education (ECE) and/or out-of-school time (OST).
•    Collaborative supervision and administration experience.
 

To apply, click on the ‘Apply Now’ or visit our USM Careers Page and submit the following:

•    Cover Letter
•    Resume/Curriculum Vitae
•    Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for references.

For full consideration please submit all required materials by February 2, 2025.

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.