Teacher Assistant-Infant/Toddler

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary supplement

13 paid holidays + birthday day

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

PTO 4 weeks per year

Retirement plan with employer match

CSA program weekly food box

Job summary

Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP) in Skowhegan, Maine, seeks a Teacher Assistant-Infant/Toddler for the NEW Hight Family Early Learning Center. This role supports children 6 weeks to 3 years old in a collaborative team, focusing on development and school readiness.

The position requires 1 year of group care experience, compliance with licensing checks, and strong written/verbal communication. Tier I/II wage scales apply with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in group care setting with young children.
• Must demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication (written & verbal) documentation, critical thinking, basic computer, and group management skills.

Responsibilities

• Work within a team to support children's developmental progress and school readiness.
• Support child assessment.
• Individualize for diverse learners.
• Support the implementation of Creative Curriculum and other curricula.

Skills

Experience in early childhood

Background checks

Communication skills

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Teacher Assistant-Infant/Toddler

Kennebec Valley Community Action Program Skowhegan, Maine, United States

About this position

Description:

Kennebec Valley Community Action 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 Teacher Assistant at our NEW Hight Family Early Learning Center in Skowhegan.

The Hight Center provides early care and education to children 6 weeks to age 5. This position will be working with children 6 weeks to age 3 in our Infant/Toddler wing.

Responsibilities:

• Working within a team to support children's developmental progress and school readiness
• Supporting child assessment
• Individualizing for diverse learners
• Support the implementation of Creative Curriculum and other curricula

Requirements:

• Minimum of one year experience in group care setting with young children
• Must be able to meet requirements of agency & State Child Care Licensing regulations for background checks and physical exams
• Must demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication (written & verbal) documentation, critical thinking, basic computer, and group management skills.

Tier I (Starting wage: $17.17/hour):

• Must be eligible for Ed Tech II certification from the Department of Education.

Tier II (Starting wage: $18.38/hour):

• Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education with knowledge of Head Start standards and Licensing regulations

Benefits

• Minimum of $240/month supplement, as guided by the Maine ECE Workforce Salary Supplement Program. Amounts to be reevaluated at the state's discretion.
• 13 Paid Holidays, including Juneteenth and Indigenous Peoples 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

Salary Information

$17.17 - $18.38Hourly Wage