Teacher Preschool

Kennebec Valley Community Action Program; Skowhegan (ME); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 Paid Holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer-sponsored retirement plan

Paid Time Off

CSA program

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP) is hiring a Preschool Teacher at the NEW Hight Family Early Learning Center in Skowhegan, ME. The role involves supporting children ages 3-5 with a collaborative team focused on development and school readiness.

The position is full-day, full-year with a strong benefits package and opportunities for professional growth within a values-driven community organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• 081 certification from Maine Department of Education.
• Experience in a group care setting for children ages 3-5.
• Able to meet background checks, fingerprinting and physical exams per agency and state licensing regulations.

Responsibilities

• Work within a team to support children’s developmental progress and school readiness.
• Support child assessment and progress documentation.
• Individualize instruction for diverse learners and implement PreK for ME curriculum.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Child assessment

Documentation skills

Proficient computer skills

Education

Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education

081 certification (Maine Dept. of Education)

Job description

Teacher Preschool

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 Preschool Teacher at our NEW Hight Family Early Learning Center in Skowhegan.

The Hight Center, located within the Margaret Chase Smith Community School, provides early care and education to children ages 0 to 5. This position is in our Preschool wing working with children ages 3-5. This is a full day/full 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

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

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field
• 081 certification from Maine Department of Education
• Preferred coursework/cross-training in human services/family systems
• Experience in a group care setting for children ages 3-5
• 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.