Preschool Teacher - Eastern Maine Community College

Preschool Teacher – Eastern Maine Community College

Join our Early Head Start/Head Start team, providing early childhood education services at Eastern Maine Community College Preschool, Bangor.
Penquis – a social services agency serving Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Knox counties for over 50 years – is currently seeking a full‑time Preschool Teacher for children ages 3‑5 years.

Full‑time (40 hrs/wk) – Eastern Maine Community College Preschool, Bangor.

• Carry primary responsibility for the daily operation of a Penquis early education classroom.
• Serve as primary contact between the center and the family, gather family information, identify needs, make referrals and follow up, and provide ongoing child‑specific information.
• Provide educational, supportive home visits for eligible families, establishing a trusting relationship.
• Provide or oversee the provision of needed administrative and support functions for the center.
• Promote parental involvement in curriculum planning, program governance, and the overall Early Head Start/Head Start program.
• Maintain adequate client files while keeping them confidential.
• Supervise and evaluate assigned staff.

• Associate’s degree in early childhood education or child development, including coursework focused on infant & toddler development and an appropriate practicum experience. Two years paid experience in an early education/childcare setting may substitute for the practicum.
• Must be eligible for 081 Certification through the Department of Education if the position is in conjunction with a public school PreK partnership.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Computer proficiency, including word‑processing skills.
• Experience working directly with children aged birth to 5 years, managing typical behaviors and ensuring a safe environment.
• Compliance with Penquis background‑check requirements upon hire and periodically thereafter.

• 14 paid holidays (including your birthday)
• Paid time off – 3 days upon hire
• Paid training for all required certifications
• Dental, health, and vision coverage
• Retirement plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness incentives
• Employee assistance program

The starting rate of pay is $23.22 per hour, with additional compensation considered for relevant experience.

Eligible upon hire, new employees working 24‑40 hours per week receive a monthly stipend based on your lattice through MRTQ (Maine Roads to Quality).

Please submit application materials, including relevant educational coursework and transcripts, through our online portal quis.org or contact us at 973‑3500 (TDD: 973‑3520) or email employment to request an application and job description.