Preschool Teacher Jobs in Maine

A Preschool Teacher plays a crucial role in elementary education, providing early childhood education and care to children between the ages of 3 to 5 years old. They are responsible for creating lesson plans and curricula focused on different areas of child development, such as language, motor, and social skills. They use games, storytelling, arts and crafts, music, and physical activities to engage children and make learning fun. Preschool Teachers also monitor and assess a child's progress, while ensuring a safe and comfortable learning environment.

Preschool Teachers should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with children, parents, and co-workers. They should be patient, creative, and have the ability to inspire and motivate children. A degree in early childhood education is typically required. They also need to have specific certifications like a Child Development Associate (CDA) or Certified Childcare Professional (CCP) credentials. Before becoming a Preschool Teacher, individuals might work as a childcare worker, teacher's aide, or even as a nanny, which offers valuable experience in managing and caring for children.

1-15 of 18 Jobs

Toddler Teacher

  • Scarborough, ME
  • 17 hours ago
  • Scarborough, ME
  • 17 hours ago

Requirements Preferably an Early Childhood Education or related field degree, someone currently enrolled in a program, or experience working in a center....

Preschool Teacher

  • Scarborough, ME
  • 17 hours ago
  • Scarborough, ME
  • 17 hours ago

Preschool Teacher Heidi's House Child Care Center is an NAEYC accredited center and we hold 5 star rating from the State of Maine....

Pre-K Teacher, Abraham Lincoln School

  • Bangor, ME
  • 17 hours ago
  • Bangor, ME
  • 17 hours ago

PRE-KINDERGARTEN TEACHER ABRAHAM LINCOLN SCHOOL Maine Certification as an elementary teacher, endorsement 081 Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the...

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

  • Topsham, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • Topsham, ME
  • 1 day ago

Strong understanding of child development and early childhood pedagogy. Experience with play-based, student-centered instruction preferred....

Pre-K Teachers

  • North Berwick, ME
  • 2 days ago
  • North Berwick, ME
  • 2 days ago

If youre passionate about early childhood education and committed to making a positive impact, wed love to hear from you....

Assistant Childcare Teacher

  • Rockland, ME
  • 3 days ago
  • Rockland, ME
  • 3 days ago

Support child development through observations and evaluations. Work collaboratively with our teaching team and children's families....

Pre K Teacher

  • Old Orchard Beach, ME
  • 7 days ago
  • Old Orchard Beach, ME
  • 7 days ago

The successful candidate will play an integral role in this transition while maintaining our commitment to excellence in early childhood education....

Co-lead teacher preschool

  • Rumford, ME
  • 8 days ago
  • Rumford, ME
  • 8 days ago

Education/Experience: Associate's, Bachelor's or Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood Special Education preferred Applicable state certification Rhode Island: RIELS or RIELDS...

Early Childhood Teacher

  • Yarmouth, ME
  • 9 days ago
  • Yarmouth, ME
  • 9 days ago

$1000 SIGN ON BONUS + GENEROUS PTO Yarmouth Daycare (YDC) is a small (12 children), mixed-age nonprofit daycare in Yarmouth, Maine, near Portland and Freeport. We are offering a $1000 Sign-on...

Teacher - Preschool (Venture Way)

  • Bangor, ME
  • 10 days ago
  • Bangor, ME
  • 10 days ago

Bachelors degree is preferred in early childhood education or child development including coursework with a focus on preschool development and appropriate practicum experience....

Teacher - Preschool (Davis Rd)

  • Bangor, ME
  • 10 days ago
  • Bangor, ME
  • 10 days ago

Join our Early Head Start/Head Start team, providing early childhood education services....

Special Education Teacher (Pre-K)

  • Yarmouth, ME
  • 15 days ago
  • Yarmouth, ME
  • 15 days ago

Special Education Teacher - Pre-K (.8) William H. Rowe School Beginning 2025-2026 School Year Reports to: Director of Instructional Support and Building Principal Requires: Maine DOE Special...

Pre-K Teacher (Anticipated)

  • Northport, ME
  • 29 days ago
  • Northport, ME
  • 29 days ago

We have an anticipated opening for a Pre-K teacher for a new preschool program....

Early Childhood Educators (working with 2-3 yr olds)

  • Gorham, ME
  • 30+ days ago
  • Gorham, ME
  • 30+ days ago

We Advocate for the Field of ECE: Our Administrators are dedicated to advocating for the field of Early Childhood Education locally and at the state level....

Preschool Teacher

  • Portland, ME
  • 30+ days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 30+ days ago

A degree in Early Childhood Education or related field is preferred. Fingerprinting required prior to start date. This institution is an equal opportuity provider....

Demographic Data for Maine

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Salary for Preschool Teacher Jobs in Maine

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Preschool Teachers in Maine offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
42.5%
Master's Degree
33.2%
Associate's Degree
8.9%
High School or GED
6.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.6%
Doctorate Degree
2.8%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Preschool Teachers in Maine
Less than 1 year
34.7%
1-2 years
32.5%
None
16.2%
2-4 years
13.8%
4-6 years
2.8%


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