Teacher Aide Infant Toddler Educare

Educare Central Maine; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 Paid Holidays

Health, dental, and vision insurance options

Generous Paid Time Off program

Employer-sponsored retirement plan

CSA program delivering local farm food

Professional growth opportunities

Monthly salary supplement

Job summary

Educare Central Maine is seeking a full-time Teacher Aide to work with young children ages 0-3 in Waterville, Maine. The role offers an opportunity to support children’s developmental progress and school readiness within a team environment.

Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma or GED, with further qualifications such as a Child Development Associate credential. Benefits include generous paid time off, health insurance options, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Experience in group care setting for young children ages 0-5.
• Ability to meet licensing regulation requirements.
• Capable of individualizing support for diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Support children's developmental progress and school readiness.
• Assist in child assessment.
• Work collaboratively within a team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Child Development Associate (CDA) credential

Job description

Description

Are you interested in a rewarding career working with young children? Join the Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP) team in providing quality early childhood care and education!

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 Aide working with children ages 0-3 at Educare Central Maine in Waterville.

Responsibilities

• Working within a team to support children’s developmental progress and school readiness
• Supporting child assessment
• Individualizing for diverse learners

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, unless working as part of an early childhood education training program while earning a diploma or GED. In addition, for Early Head Start primary caregiving responsibilities: Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or comparable credential or equivalent coursework focused on infant and toddler development require
• Experience in group care setting for young children ages 0-5.
• Must be able to meet requirements of agency & State Child Care Licensing regulations for background checks and physical exams.
• Able to demonstrate interpersonal, communication (written and verbal) and documentation skills and basic computer skills.

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
• 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.