Teacher Assistant-Infant/Toddler (Margaret Chase Smith Community School) - Kennebec Valley Community Action Program : Job Details

Job Type Full-timeDescriptionKennebec 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 NEW Upcoming Margaret Chase Smith Community School location. SEHS is moving to a new building Fall 2025! Planning is underway now! Skowhegan Early Head Start provides early care and education to children 6 weeks to age 3. Current space includes two classrooms; the new building will double that space to four classrooms. You will also 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!Responsibilities:

• Working within a team to support children's developmental progress and school readiness
• Supporting child assessment
• Individualizing for diverse learners
• 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: $16.05/hour):

• Must be eligible for Ed Tech II certification from the Department of Education.

Tier II (Starting wage: $17.17/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.