Teacher Infant/Toddler

Kennebec Valley Community Action Program; Skowhegan (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Retirement plan

Paid time off

CSA program

Job summary

Kennebec Valley Community Action Program seeks a Teacher for the NEW Hight Family Early Learning Center in Skowhegan, ME. The role involves implementing curricula for infants/toddlers with a team, assessing progress, and partnering with families to support readiness.

You will work with 6 weeks to 3 years, with tiered starting wages and state licensing alignment. This full-time position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Early Care & Education required.
• Bachelor degree or 081 cert/master coursework preferred.
• Experience in group care for children 0–3; background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Implement curricula via team teaching, assess developmental progress, and tailor to diverse learners.
• Partner with parents to support family goal setting, child health outcomes, and school readiness.

Education

Tier I: Associate degree in Early Care & Education

Tier II: Bachelor degree in Early Care & Education

Tier III: 081 certification or Master degree coursework in Infant/Toddler 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 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. Make a difference in the lives of Skowhegan's youngest residents by creating a safe space for children to learn and grow!

Responsibilities:

• Implementing curricula through a team teaching approach, assessing developmental progress, and individualizing to meet the needs of diverse learners
• Working within a team and partnering with parents to support family goal setting, children's health outcomes, and school readiness is also an essential component of this position.

Benefits

• 13 Paid Holidays (including Juneteenth and Indigenous People's Day)
• 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.

Requirements

• Tier I: Associate degree in field related to Early Care & Education. Starting wage $18.38/hour
• Tier II: Bachelor degree in field related to Early Care & Education. Starting wage: $20.21/hour
• Tier III: 081 certification from Maine Department of Education or Master degree coursework in Infant/Toddler education. Starting wage: $24.46/hour
• Preferred coursework/cross-training in human services/family systems
• Experience in a group care setting for children ages 0-3
• Able to meet requirements of agency & State of Maine Child Care Licensing regulations for background checks, fingerprinting, and physical exams
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication (written & verbal) and documentation skills, critical thinking skills, proficient computer skills, and group management skills.