Breakwater Early Childhood AfterCare Lead Teacher Job at Breakwater School - Portland, Maine, Portland, ME

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  • Breakwater School - Portland, Maine
  • Portland, ME

Job Description

LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE:

Early Childhood Aftercare Lead Teacher/Coordinator - Breakwater School - Portland, Maine

Breakwater School seeks an experienced, creative and collaborative early childhood teacher to join its dedicated Early Childhood team. This is a full-time position with a start date of August 26, 2025 and ending December 19, 2025.

To learn more about about Breakwater School please see our website at

Position Overview:

Breakwater is seeking an experienced Early Childhood Aftercare Lead Teacher/Coordinator to care for and teach children (18 months - 5 years)  in a developmentally responsive program through play based, emergent curriculum rooted in a celebration of the natural world and in accordance with Breakwater's mission, core beliefs, and teaching model. 

Skills & Responsibilities required to teach effectively in our program include:

  • Demonstrate up to date knowledge and skills in the implementation of best practices in early childhood education and child development.  
  • Cultivate strong, respectful relationships with children and families. 
  • Effectively collaborate with early childhood colleagues
  • Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills
  • Be a participating member of our toddler to eighth grade faculty including contributing to all school-wide events that support community building, development, and admissions.

Preferred qualifications and experience:

  • At least 2 years lead early childhood teaching experience
  • Early childhood teaching experience in Reggio Emilia inspired and/or nature based educational program preferred

Compensation:

  • $18/hour
  • The state of Maine provides monthly stipends to all early childhood professionals ranging from $240-$540/month based on education and experience.  

Please submit cover letter, resume, and three professional references electronically.  No phone calls please.

Applications will be reviewed at the time they are received and will be accepted until the position is filled.

Breakwater School is an inclusive and holistic environment constantly striving towards intercultural competency. Ongoing professional development in diversity, equity and inclusion is part of every employee’s ongoing employment. We are committed to attracting, hiring and maintaining a diverse student population and staff. We encourage artists and educators with diverse backgrounds, nationalities and life experiences to apply for this position.

Breakwater is an equal opportunity employer (EOE), and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

Job Tags

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