Teacher Assistant-Infant/Toddler Educare

Educare Central Maine; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

CSA program (food grants)

Job summary

Educare Central Maine seeks a dedicated Teacher Assistant to join our Infant/Toddler team. You will support developmental progress, deliver responsive caregiving, and assist with assessments and curriculum implementation in a collaborative setting.

We offer extensive training, generous benefits, and growth opportunities in a program serving children ages 0-3. This is a full-time, full-year position with competitive pay and statewide licensing support.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in group care setting with young children.
• Must 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Basic computer skills

Group management

Education

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education

Ed Tech II certification or 6 college credits in ECE

Job description

Description

Are you interested in a rewarding career making a difference in the lives of young children? Join the Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP) team!

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 Assistant in our Educare Central Maine program. In addition to our generous benefits package, KVCAP offers numerous training and professional development opportunities for you to grow in the profession and to offer the best care and education to children ages 0-3.

As a Teacher Assistant in one of our Infant/Toddler rooms, you will work within a team to support children's developmental progress and school readiness, provide responsive caregiving, support child assessments, individualize for diverse learners, and 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):

• Eligible for Ed Tech II certification from the Department of Education OR have at least 6 college credits in Early Childhood Education.

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

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

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.