Mentor Teacher (Infant/Toddler)

Kennebec Valley Community Action Program; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Health & dental

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

CSA program

Job summary

Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP) seeks a 0-3 Mentor Teacher to support Infant-Toddler classrooms within our CFS program in Maine. The role emphasizes in-class mentoring, training, and collaboration with teachers and supervisors.

A strong background in early childhood education and licensing requirements is required. The organization offers generous benefits and professional development opportunities, including a wage starting at $24.46 per hour and a robust benefits package to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in Early Care and Education (birth to age 5).
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Meet Maine Child Care Licensing background checks, fingerprinting, and medical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support best practices in classrooms to promote child outcomes and school readiness.
• Provide modeling, feedback, and mentoring to support career ladder growth.
• Deliver hands-on in-classroom mentoring and training.
• Assist with Substitute Aide recruitment, training coordination, and facilitation.
• Collaborate with Supervisors, Teachers, and Education Content Leads for coordinated efforts.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

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!

This position is for a 0-3 Mentor Teacher, providing support to Infant-Toddler classrooms within the CFS program.

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, Mentor Teacher within our CFS program. In addition to our generous benefits package, KVCAP offers numerous training and professional development opportunities for you to grow professionally and offer the best continuing support to the staff and children.

Responsibilities

• Support best practices within classrooms, foster positive child outcomes and school readiness.
• Support career ladder growth by modeling reflective practice skills, providing constructive feedback, and individualizing mentoring strategies to evolve new skills and knowledge.
• Offer hands‑on, in‑classroom mentoring and training.
• Assist with Substitute Aide recruitment efforts, training coordination, and facilitation.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with Supervisors, Teachers, the Hiring and Quality Assurance Coordinator, and Education Content Leads to assure coordinated efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in field related to Early Childhood Education
• 4 years of experience in Early Care and Education (birth-age 5)
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Able to meet requirements of agency & State of Maine Child Care Licensing regulations for background checks, fingerprinting, and physical exams
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and have use of a vehicle insured to State of Maine requirements.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication (written and verbal), and documentation skills, critical thinking skills, proficient computer skills, and group management skills.

Benefits

• 13 Paid Holidays (including Juneteenth and Indigenous People’s Day)
• 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
• Minimum of $275/month supplement, as guided by the Maine ECE Workforce Salary Supplement Program. Amounts to be reevaluated at the states discretion.

$24.46 Starting hourly wage