With the York County Head Start programs,
you build a brighter future for our community's youngest members.
Join Our Team
Are you passionate about early childhood education and eager to make a difference in your community?
Join York County Head Start and embark on an incredibly rewarding career journey!
When you become part of our team, you will have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of children and families every day. Beyond the profound sense of purpose, you will also benefit from professional growth and personal fulfillment.
We offer full- and part-time positions in Biddeford/Saco and Sanford/Springvale. We offer generous compensation packages and benefits for full-time employees to include:
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Income Protection
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Medical Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 403(b) Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan with employer match of up to 7% for eligible employees
- College Education Reimbursement
- PTO (part-time employees are eligible as well)
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
October 2024 Open Positions
Non-Classroom Staff
Family Liaison - Biddeford, ME
Full-time, Regular
Join YCCAC Head Start as a Family Liaison and receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus while leading efforts to support and empower families through our comprehensive services.
Enjoy a rewarding career with competitive benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans, and opportunities for professional growth in a community-driven environment dedicated to the well-being of young children and their families.
Cook - Biddeford, ME
Full-time, Regular
$5,000 sign-on bonus paid over the first year.
In this role, you will be responsible for proper food preparation, temperature control, sanitation, portion sizes and safe food storage, also guaranteeing children are served nutritious, tasteful, appealing meals and snacks according to approved menus that follow the CACFP guidelines.
Classroom Staff
Early Head Start Lead Teacher
Full-time, Regular
Take on a leadership role as Early Head Start Lead Teacher and earn a $5,000 sign-on bonus (paid in the first year) while overseeing classroom infants and toddlers (0-3 years) and guiding staff.
- Benefit from excellent compensation, paid holidays, and career advancement opportunities as you partner with families to develop and implement high-quality child care and education programs.
- Prior experience in a center-based education center and Infant/Toddler CDA or Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education required.
Early Head Start Teacher
Full-time, Regular
Join as a Early Head Start Teacher and receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus while helping to shape personalized child development programs for infants and toddlers.
Enjoy paid time off, comprehensive benefits, and professional growth opportunities as you build positive relationships with children and their families in a nurturing environment.
Head Start Teacher
Full-time, Regular
Locations: Biddeford, Sanford
Join as a Head Start Lead Teacher and receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus while making a significant impact on children 3-5 years old and their families through high-quality education and care.
Enjoy excellent benefits, paid time off, and career growth opportunities as you lead a dedicated team in a nurturing and supportive environment.
Teacher in Training
Full-time, Regular
Join us as a Teacher-in-Training and receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus while developing your skills to create impactful child development programs for infants and toddlers.
Enjoy excellent benefits, paid time off, and financial support for your CDA certification as you build a nurturing environment and support young children and their families.
Classroom Support Aide
Part-time, Regular
Join us as a Classroom Support Aide and receive a $2,500 sign-on bonus while helping to create a safe, engaging, and nurturing classroom environment for young children.
Enjoy paid time off, a school-year schedule, and professional development opportunities as you support teachers and nutrition staff in providing high-quality care and education.
Classroom Substitute
Temp/Part-time
Locations: Biddeford, Sanford, Springvale
Join our team at YCCAC Head Start as a Classroom Substitute in York County, where you’ll earn $15.24 hourly plus mileage reimbursement while positively impacting young children’s lives.
Experience the joy of nurturing young minds and supporting our community-focused program, backed by a supportive team environment and opportunities for growth in early childhood education.