Teacher Aide Infant Toddler Educare

Educare Central Maine; Waterville (ME); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 Paid Holidays

PTO starting at 4 weeks

Retirement plan with employer match

CSA program weekly food box

Professional growth opportunities

Supplement program for ECE wage

Health, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP) in Waterville, ME, is seeking a full-time Teacher Aide to support infants and toddlers at Educare Central Maine. You will work with a collaborative team to promote developmental progress, assist with assessments, and tailor activities for diverse learners.

Requires a high school diploma or GED; a CDA or equivalent is preferred for Early Head Start duties; strong communication and basic computer skills are needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required for all candidates.
• Experience with young children ages 0-5 in a group care setting.
• Ability to meet background checks and health requirements.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Support children's developmental progress and school readiness as part of a team.
• Assist with child assessments and individualized activities.
• Adapt activities for diverse learners.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA credential or equivalent (for Early Head Start)

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.