Lead Teacher, Preschool - Head Start, full-time calendar (Marshland)

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Head Start promotes the school readiness of young children from low-income families through local programs. Head Start and Early Head Start programs support the mental, social,

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Head Start promotes the school readiness of young children from low-income families through local programs. Head Start and Early Head Start programs support the mental, social, and emotional development of children from birth to age 5.

The Lead Teacher-Preschool is responsible for providing and overseeing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment, primarily in a center-based classroom, for the overall growth and development of children & families in accordance with the Family and Early Childhood Education program plan, Head Start Performance Standards, State of Maine licensing rules, and NAEYC Accreditation Standards.

What We Offer

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(offered to full-time and part-time employees)

✓Generous paid time off accrual

✓9 paid holidays per calendar year and up to 3 floating holidays per calendar year

✓Excellent medical benefits at very reasonable cost

✓Dental and Vision insurance options

✓Agency paid basic life insurance and STD & LTD disability insurances

✓403(b) retirement with a generous agency match (all employees are eligible)

✓Tuition Reimbursement – offered once per year through an application process

✓The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

The Opportunity Alliance is “Helping People Reach for a Brighter Future”.

Mission: The Opportunity Alliance works with people to build better lives and stronger communities. We provide advocacy, leadership, and support to identify the goals and address the needs of individuals, families, and communities.

The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a dynamic, results-focused Community Action Agency providing approximately 50 integrated community-based and clinical programs serving more than 20,000 people annually throughout the state of Maine. With over 50 years of experience, TOA draws from a comprehensive set of programs which address issues such as mental health, substance use, homelessness, lack of basic needs, and access to community supports. Through an extensive array of services, TOA provides opportunities for individuals to stabilize fragile situations and then works with them to achieve self-sufficiency. TOA is client-focused with extensive experience working with diverse client populations. TOA programming includes four key sectors of service: