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Hilltop School is currently hiring for the following positions:

Full Time Positions, 40 hours per week, year round: 

Lead Preschool Teacher (This would be working with children ages 3-4)

Float Teacher(This would be working with children ages 18 months-5 years old)

Per Diem Positions- Not eligible for benefits but we do offer earned paid leave

Substitutes  (This would be flexible hours and per diem working with all age groups) 

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

Preschool Lead Teacher:

 The Lead Teacher is responsible for all aspects of running a preschool 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 there is a current monthly bonus through the Early Childhood Educator Salary Workforce Supplement Program. This is a tiered system determined by the State of Maine. 

Educational Requirements:

• Applicants must hold a minimum of level 5 on the Maine Roads to Quality Career Lattice

Must have one of the following: 

• 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. 

Float Teacher Position: 

The Float Teacher is responsible for all aspects of running a classroom in the absence of the head teacher and assistant teacher. The Float Teacher works closely with all age groups (ages 18 mo. through Age 5) and assists with various tasks throughout the building. 

-40 Hours per week, year-round, Monday through Friday and benefits eligible.  We offer competitive wages and a there is a current monthly bonus through the Early Childhood Educator Salary Workforce Supplement Program. This is a tiered system determined by the State of Maine.  

Educational Requirements: 

· High school diploma or GED.

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

· Course work in early childhood education preferred. 

Additional knowledge skills, and experience required for all positions: 

· Knowledge of child development, positive guidance, and developmentally appropriate practice. 

· Passion for the field of Early Childhood Education. 

· Strong written/verbal communication and collaboration skills. 

· Ability to work independently but also as a team player. 

· Ability to think quickly, clearly, and remain calm during stressful times. 

· Ability to maintain a professional attitude and work ethic at all times. 

· Must be dependable and adaptable. 

· Fingerprint Based Background Check as required by the Dept. of Health and Human Services and Childcare Licensing. 

· Member of the Maine Roads to Quality Registry.

· Pediatric and Adult First Aid and CPR certified or willingness to obtain. 

· Successful completion of Maine’s Infant and Toddler Early Learning and Development Standards or Maine’s Early Learning and Development Standards training based on assigned age group or willingness to obtain 

· Completion of required Health and Safety Training through Maine Roads to Quality

· Completion of Maine Mandated Reporter Training or willingness to obtain. 

We offer a benefits package for full time employees: 

Benefits for full time positions include:

 Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health Insurance with HRA

 Life insurance

  Retirement plan-401K

401K Employer Match 

  Employee Discount 

Paid Professional Development

Benefits for Substitute/Per Diem Employees: 

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