Preschool Teacher

Job Overview

Waterman's Community Center, a 501 (c)(3) charitable corporation in North Haven, Maine is seeking energetic, dependable, passionate individuals to join our Laugh & Learn Preschool team for the 2026-2027 school year serving children ages one to three. Applicants must love working with young children and be capable of taking on the academic and physical demands working preschool-aged students requires. A flexible mindset, strong interpersonal skills, patience, creativity, and the ability to work in a collaborative co-teaching environment are a must. There is additional opportunity for year-round employment for interested applicants.

Our preschool teaching team members are provided with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and support with resources for ongoing professional career advancement in the early childhood field. Full-time staff qualify for benefits and paid time off. We also offer shared housing options for the school year. This is a great opportunity for a teacher early in their career who wants lots of growth and experience with small classrooms.

Responsibilities

• Create a nurturing classroom atmosphere that encourages positive behavior management and social interaction among children.
• Conduct classroom management with effective routines, transitions, and discipline strategies aligned with child welfare standards.
• Communicate regularly with parents or guardians to share progress updates, address concerns, and promote active engagement in their child's learning experience.
• Maintain current certifications such as First Aid and CPR to ensure safety at all times.
• Utilize standardized testing tools when appropriate to assess developmental milestones and tailor instruction accordingly.
• Engage in ongoing professional development related to childhood development, classroom technology, and innovative teaching methods like Montessori or toddler care practices.
• Qualifications
• Be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma
• A current CPR and Pediatric First Aid Certificate (can be acquired if hired)
• Suggested, not required:
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Maine DOE 081 Early Childhood Teacher Birth to School-Age Five Certificate
• Prior experience working preschool-aged experience
• Experience with curriculum planning, assessment, and classroom management.

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 28.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person