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Hilltop School is currently hiring for the following positions: 

If interested in applying, please scroll down to the bottom of the page and fill out the application and attach a resume. 

Lead Teacher:

General Position Description: The Lead Teacher is responsible for all aspects of running a Toddler, Preschool, or Pre-k classroom including but not limited to developing and implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum and establishing and maintaining relationships with family members. 

-40 Hours per week, year round, Monday through Friday and benefits eligible.  We offer competitive wages and a $200 monthly bonus through the wage supplement program for childcare centers. 

Educational Requirements:

• Applicants must hold a minimum of level 5 on the Maine Roads to Quality Career Lattice
• B.A./B.S. with 12 credits
• A.A./A.S. in ECE
• A 1 year credit certificate in ECE, social services, or related field with 2 years experience
• A CDA or Maine state approved credential or willingness to obtain. 

Must be Pediatric and Adult CPR and First Aid Certified or be willing to obtain this certification if hired. 

Currently we are hiring a lead teacher for our Pre-K classroom. We also plan to open an additional Preschool classroom so are hiring for that position as well. 

Assistant Teacher

General Position Description: The Assistant Teacher is responsible for all aspects of running a classroom in the absence of the head teacher.  

-40 Hours per week, year round, Monday through Friday and benefits eligible. We offer competitive wages and a $200 monthly bonus through the wage supplement program for childcare centers. 

Educational Requirements: 

· High school diploma or GED.

· Minimum of one (1) year experience as a teacher’s assistant or paraprofessional.

· Course work in early childhood education. 

Must be Pediatric and Adult CPR and First Aid Certified or be willing to obtain this certification if hired. 

Currently we are hiring for an assistant teacher in our Toddler Room (Ages 2-3) and our Jr. Preschool (Ages 2.5-3.5). 

Float Teacher

This position is 40 hours per week, year round. In this position, candidates will work with children 18 mo. through age 5. The age group will vary each day based on the needs of classrooms and the center as a whole. In this position, you wear many hats and it could be something different everyday!  

General Position Description: The Float Teacher is responsible for all aspects of running a classroom in the absence of the teacher(s).  

Educational Requirements: 

· High school diploma or GED.

· Minimum of one (1) year experience as a teacher’s assistant or paraprofessional.

· Course work in early childhood education. 

 We offer competitive wages and a $200 monthly bonus through the wage supplement program for childcare centers.

Must be Pediatric and Adult CPR and First Aid Certified or be willing to obtain this certification if hired. 

Substitutes/Per Diem Employees

We are always hiring substitutes for our program to help fill in when needed. Hours vary each week based on the needs of the center and it's a great position for someone looking for flexibility as we work around your availability. 

We offer a benefits package for full time employees: 

Benefits for full time positions include paid time off, paid holidays, health insurance,  a retirement plan, life insurance, and childcare tuition discount. 

Benefits for Substitute/Per Diem Employees: 

We offer Earned Paid Leave under the State of Maine Guidelines.