Teacher Preschool (Hartland)

Kennebec Valley Community Action Program; Hartland (ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Food assistance (CSA)

Professional growth

Job summary

Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP) is hiring a full-time, school-year Teacher for our Somerset Preschool program in Hartland. Join a team dedicated to early education and strong community impact, with generous benefits and growth opportunities for 3- to 5-year-olds.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education or related field, Maine 081 and 282 Certifications, plus experience in group care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• 081 Certification from Maine Department of Education.
• 282 Certification from Maine Department of Education.
• Preferred coursework in human services or family systems.
• Experience in group care settings for children ages 3-5.
• Able to meet licensing background checks, fingerprinting and medical exams.

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

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Documentation skills

Critical thinking

Group management

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

081 Certification

282 Certification

Courses in human services / family systems

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, school-year Teacher in our Somerset Preschool program in Hartland. 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 3-5.

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

The following are requirements of this position:

• Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field


• 081 Certification from Maine Department of Education


• 282 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.