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

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 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:

• 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 $275/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.