Teacher Assistant-Infant/Toddler Educare - Kennebec Valley Community Action Program

Job Details

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Are you interested in a rewarding career making a difference in the lives of young children? Join the Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP) team!

KVCAP, which seeks to strengthen individuals, families and communities through direct services and community collaborations that create solutions to poverty, is looking to hire a full-time, full-year Teacher Assistant in our Educare Central Maine program. In addition to our generous benefits package, KVCAP offers numerous training and professional development opportunities for you to grow in the profession and to offer the best care and education to children ages 0-3.

As a Teacher Assistant in one of our Infant/Toddler rooms, you will work within a team to support children's developmental progress and school readiness, provide responsive caregiving, support child assessments, individualize for diverse learners, and support the implementation of Creative Curriculum and other curricula.

Requirements

Minimum of one year experience in group care setting with young children
Must be able to meet requirements of agency & State Child Care Licensing regulations for background checks and physical exams
Must demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication (written & verbal) documentation, critical thinking, basic computer, and group management skills.

Tier I (Starting wage: $16.00/hour):

Must be eligible for Ed Tech II certification from the Department of Education.

Tier II (Starting wage: $16.75/hour):

Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education with knowledge of Head Start standards and Licensing regulations

Benefits

13 Paid Holidays, including Juneteenth and Indigenous People's Day, plus one additional day during your Birthday month
Low cost health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance options
100% employer-paid short-term disability insurance
Generous Paid Time Off program that starts at 4 weeks per year
Employer-sponsored retirement plan that includes an employer contribution and an employer match
Annual CSA program that delivers a weekly box of food from local farms to all participating employees for 20+ weeks per year
Professional growth and development opportunities
$200 per month stipend through August 2024

Salary Description

$16.00-$16.75/hr

Kennebec Valley Community Action Program

08/07/2024

Waterville,ME