Teacher Assistant Preschool

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

Benefits offered by this job

13 Paid Holidays, including Juneteenth

Low cost health, dental, vision, life

100% employer-paid short-term disabled

4 weeks PTO per year

Retirement plan with employer match

CSA program with weekly food boxes

Professional growth opportunities

$275/month ECE supplement

Job summary

Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP) in Skowhegan, ME seeks a Teacher Assistant for the Hight Center to support early childhood education for 3- to 5-year-olds during the school day.

You will help prepare a safe, engaging space, support children’s development and school readiness, and collaborate with a team under state licensing guidelines. Prior group care experience preferred; starting wage posted as Tier I/II.

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

• Working within a team to support children’s developmental progress and school readiness
• Supporting child assessment
• Individualizing for diverse learners
• Supporting the implementation of PreK for ME Curriculum

Skills

Team collaboration

Interpersonal communication

Documentation

Basic computer skills

Group management

Education

Ed Tech II certification

Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

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 location in Skowhegan.

The Hight Center provides early care and education to children ages 3 to 5. You will be part of preparing the new space to provide outstanding care and education to Skowhegan children and families. Make a difference in the lives of Skowhegan's youngest residents by creating a safe space for children to learn and grow! This is a school day, school year position.

Responsibilities

• Working within a team to support children’s developmental progress and school readiness
• Supporting child assessment
• Individualizing for diverse learners
• Supporting the implementation of PreK for ME Curriculum

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

• 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 $275/month supplement, as guided by the Maine ECE Workforce Salary Supplement Program. Amounts to be reevaluated at the states discretion.