Teacher Aide Preschool

Kennebec Valley Community Action Program; Skowhegan (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Retirement plan

CSA program

Job summary

Kennebec Valley Community Action Program in Skowhegan is seeking a full-time Teacher Aide to work with children ages 3-5 in our School day/School year program at Hight Family Early Learning Center. The role emphasizes quality early childhood care and education in a supportive, team-based setting.

The position involves assisting with development and school readiness, supporting assessments, and adapting activities for diverse learners while meeting licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; CDA credential or equivalent coursework for Head Start role.
• Experience in group care for children ages 0-5.
• Able to meet background checks and physical exams per licensing.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication; basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA credential or equivalent

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 (30-40 hours per week), Teacher Aide working with children ages 3-5 in our School day/School year program at Hight Family Early Learning Center in Skowhegan.

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 required.
• 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
• 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 $240/month supplement, as guided by the Maine ECE Workforce Salary Supplement Program. Amounts to be reevaluated at the states discretion.