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 groupA 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:

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