Preschool Teacher Assistant — Educare Growth Path

Kennebec Valley Community Action Program; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 Paid Holidays

Health insurance options

Short-term disability insurance (emloy

Paid Time Off 4 weeks

Retirement plan with employer match

CSA program with produce box

Professional growth opportunities

Salary supplement program

Job summary

Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP) seeks a full-time, full-year Teacher Assistant for its Educare Central Maine Preschool in Waterville to support high-quality early childhood education for ages 3-5 within a collaborative team. Requirements include at least one year in group care, eligibility for state background checks, and strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Starting wages: Tier I $17.17/hr; Tier II $18.38/hr with an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in group care setting with young children.
• Must meet background checks and licensing regulations for state child care.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication, documentation and basic computer skills.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

Critical thinking

Basic computer skills

Group management

Education

Ed Tech II certification

Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP) seeks a full-time, full-year Teacher Assistant for its Educare Central Maine Preschool in Waterville to support high-quality early childhood education for ages 3-5 within a collaborative team. Requirements include at least one year in group care, eligibility for state background checks, and strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Starting wages: Tier I $17.17/hr; Tier II $18.38/hr with an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education.