Substitute - Bridgton
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Substitute Teachers Bridgton classroom
Head Start / Early Head Start
Head Startpromotes the school readiness of young children from lowincome 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 Substitute Teacheris responsible for providing staff coverage where and when needed in order to assist classroom staff in maintaining a safe nurturing and stimulating learning environment primarily in a centerbased 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.
Schedule: These areoncall positions to cover staff absences. The working hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. but there is the ability for a flexible schedule.
Location: Bridgton classroom
Qualifications:
A high school diploma or equivalent or be attending high school or be enrolled in a GED preparation program or be enrolled in a CDA credential program (all must be completed within 2 years of hire).
A CDA or equivalent or an Associates degree in ECE or equivalent or Baccalaureate in any area preferred.
1 year of centerbased teaching early intervention home visiting or community based work related to infants/toddlers preschoolers & their families preferred.
Knowledge of the important role that culture plays in child & family development.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with complex information to address challenging situations.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with teams.
Commitment to social justice and the mission of Head Start.
Contracts that have Rider D: Must be able to able to successfully pass a criminal background child protective service check & sex offender check.
Must not be on the state or federal suspension and disbarment list.
ECE employee must be able to pass preemployment physical and TB screen.
ECE must be current on MMR and TDAP immunizations.
Must be able to exert significant physical effort with frequent standing walking reaching stooping bending kneeling crouching typing and frequently lift and carry small children or material weighing up to 25 pounds.
Driving may be necessary to attend meetings and trainings but is not a primarily and essential job responsibility.
Benefits: Our benefits include but are not limited to:
(offered to fulltime and parttime employees)
- Generous paid time off accrual
- 9paid 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 thePublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)program.
To learn more about our benefits please visit we are
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 resultsfocused Community Action Agency providing approximately 50 integrated communitybased and clinical programs serving more than 20000 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 an extensive array of services TOA provides opportunities for individuals to stabilize fragile situations and then works with them to achieve is clientfocused with extensive experience working with diverse client populations. TOA programming includes four key sectors of service:
- Mental Health & Wellness
- Community Building
- Family & Early Childhood Education
- Economic Resources
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Please submit a cover letter and resume along with your application.
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Employment Type
Part-Time
