Public PreK Educator and Private Pre-K co teachers needed!

Seedlings to Sunflowers is opening a second location that will host 2 Public PreK Classrooms as we partner with Gorham Public Schools!

Our northern location will be at 3 Industrial Parkway, Gorham, ME
Public PreK will run from 8:30-12:30
Wrap around care will be provided for those who enroll, to support them in attending a full day of care.

Requirements and Responsibilities:

Required Maine State Department of Education Certifications
081 Early Childhood Teacher Certification
There may be an option for a Waiver for the first year IF the educator has a Bachelor’s Degree and is interested in pursuing Certification

Desired candidates will:

Have successful Prek and/or early elementary instructional experience
Develop an inclusive classroom environment supportive of academic and social leaders
Create effective rapport with students
Demonstrate strong primary literacy knowledge
Effectively plan and implement approved PreK for ME curriculum
Develop and implement comprehensive lesson plans and instructional materials
Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of individual students
Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports
Identify student needs and effectively collaborate with other professional staff members our outside services in assessing and helping students
Maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning, good health, and safety, in alignment with our S2S mission, policies and philosophies.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with families
Use technology effectively
Participate in curriculum development programs as required
Work collaboratively with ed tech, and co teacher in classroom, as well as the larger PreK teamThe 4-5 year old room has 16 students with 2 full-time teachers.

The co-founder and Directors have a commitment to taking care of staff not just by providing a livable wage, but by creating an atmosphere of support and respect. We believe that teachers are an essential part of a child's development and as such we are committed to honoring them by providing a working environment that reflects the value they have in our communities.

Our center provides an Experiential Learn Model (ELM) to include a culinary program for the children coupled with our gardening programming. Staff will be encouraged to utilize fresh produce from our Farm Share, to share in meals provided by the school and to bring unique skills that they may have to the culture of the center.

We hope to not only encourage professional development goals, but also aim to provide opportunities for training and to support staff in following their desired career path.

As a non-profit center the revenue generated by tuition and grants will go directly back into staff wages, program development, community outreach and building maintenance.

Staff will be paid during center closings, offered a fair time off package, and health care benefits. Served lunch daily, and a culture of community among colleagues and families.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Pre-K Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

CPR Certification (Preferred)
First Aid Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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Public PreK Educators for Gorham Program