Ehs - Teacher In Training

Early Head Start - Teacher-in-Training
$2,500 sign-on bonus
Do you have a passion to make a difference while positively impacting the lives of young children and their families?
Why join our team:
"Head Start really does make a difference in our community. I see it impact families directly. It has impacted me; it has made a difference in my life. Where else can you be greeted with smiles and hugs on a daily basis? It's fantastic!" - Early Childhood Education Coordinator
We partner with families of young children (6 weeks to 5 years) in York County to offer a comprehensive program that supports social, emotional, physical, and educational development so children are ready to thrive in kindergarten and beyond.
We value our positive team environment by:

• Encouraging open communication and ongoing supervision
• Providing thorough orientation and training
• Supporting growth opportunities with financial funding

What we offer:

• Health, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement benefits and match
• Health Reimbursement and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• School year schedule including school breaks
• Educational assistance
• External applicants only: $2,500 sign-on bonus payable in four installments ($500 after completion of months 3, 6, 9 & $1,000 after 1 year)

About this position:

• Starting Rate: $16.82 Hourly
• Available Positions: 2 Early Head Start
• Location: Biddeford and Saco
• Schedule: 35 hours/week in a classroom and 2 hours of training; 49 weeks/year; Mon-Fri

Educational Requirements & Experience:

• 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

To be considered, please include a cover letter with your resume. Completed application packets may be reviewed upon receipt.
Apply now in our Career Center - it only takes a few minutes!
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=1c4bd615-3829-460d-b922-a0167bb29d8c&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US

• Please email questions to: apply@yccac.org

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