Lead Toddler Teacher

Are you passionate about early childhood education and ready to make a lasting impact? St. Elizabeth’s Child Development Center, a 5-Star Quality Rated Childcare Center, is seeking a Full-Time Lead Toddler Teacher to join our caring and professional team!

About the Role: As we expand classrooms in our new space, we are looking for a nurturing, responsive, and enthusiastic educator to lead a classroom of older Toddlers between the ages of 18 months - 2.5 years at our brand-new, purpose-built facility in Cape Elizabeth, located at 6 Two Lights Road (on the campus of St. Bartholomew’s Church). The new space includes:

• Classrooms and outdoor playgrounds tailored to each age group
• A bright, modern environment that reflects our commitment to child-centered learning
• Spacious indoor movement space

Why St. Elizabeth’s? With nearly 50 years of experience in holistic, play-based early childhood education, we celebrate every child’s individuality and foster a nurturing, inclusive environment. Our teachers are the heart of our program, and we deeply value the creativity, care, and commitment they bring each day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the toddler classroom, including curriculum planning and daily classroom routines

• Provide nurturing, responsive care that supports toddlers’ growing independence, individual needs, and developmental milestones

• Plan engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences based on children’s interests, curiosity, and emerging skills

• Foster a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment that encourages exploration, positive social interactions, and learning through play

• Document children’s development and learning using Teaching Strategies GOLD or a similar assessment system

• Build strong partnerships with families and collaborate with educators and administrators while guiding and supporting toddler classroom staff

Compensation & Benefits:

• 50% Discounted Childcare for your own children (private pay only)
• Five (5) Weeks of Earned Paid Leave in your first year
• Six (6) Paid Agency Holidays
• Comprehensive Medical Plans – choose from 3 options
• Dental & Vision Insurance Options
• 401(k) Agency Contribution
• Employer-Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Wellness Reimbursement (up to $100/year) + coaching & wellness support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness Insurance with Health Screening Benefit
• Bereavement Leave

Pay Range: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour, based on MRTQ Career Lattice level

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Preferred: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field
• Accepted: Certificate in Child Development
• If not certified, must be willing to pursue certification
• Must maintain CPR/First Aid Certification and complete Maine Early Learning Guidelines Training