Lead Teacher- Preschool

Company: Community Concepts
Location: Farmington
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description We are seeking an experienced, energetic Lead Preschool Teacher for our Head Start Classroom at our Farmington Early Learning Center. This position is 40 hours and generally follows the school year calendar. Pay Range: $20.76-$22.51/hour depending on education and experience This position is currently eligible for an additional monthly wage supplement through the State of Maine Early Childhood Educator Workforce Salary Supplement Program. The tiered supplements are currently in payments of $240, $360, or $540 monthly. Visit maine.gov/dhhs for more information. Essential Duties : Lead a high-quality preschool classroom team Planning activities and tailoring curriculum to meet children’s social, emotional, physical, literacy, and cognitive development Communicating with and supporting families in meet their children’s and families’ needs Work with management to maintain Head Start Performance Standards and Licensing requirements Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability, accident, critical illness & hospital indemnity Paid Time Off (up to 18 days for full-time employees) Up to 13 paid holidays per year 403(b) pension plan with agency match Community Concepts is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program Numerous opportunities for paid training, including assistance to pursue college degree work Desired Qualifications: Minimum of Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education required or a closely related field required Bachelor's degree preferred Minimum of three years of supervisory experience is preferred Minimum of five years of experience in early care and education is preferred Other Requirements: Successful candidates must possess excellent communication skills and the ability to lead and motivate others; ability to function autonomously and as part of a team; considerable stamina to regularly lift, bend, carry, and perform other high-energy activities; competency with Microsoft Office; ability to obtain and maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications. Pre-employment physical, SBI, DMV, Maine Sex Offender Registry, DHHS fingerprinting, fraud, and federal debarment background checks must be completed upon offer of hire and as a condition of employment; valid driver’s license and travel within the service area is required. Community Concepts, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider, committed to fair employment practices in full compliance with applicable laws. Qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to religion, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, physical or mental condition, or any other legally protected characteristic. Please request any necessary accommodations to participate in the application process.

Keywords: Community Concepts, Portland , Lead Teacher- Preschool, Education / Teaching , Farmington, Maine