Teacher Aide Infant Toddler Educare

Kennebec Valley Community Action Program • Waterville, ME

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About The Position

Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP) is hiring a full-time, full-year Teacher Aide to work with children ages 0–3 at Educare Central Maine in Waterville. KVCAP works to strengthen individuals, families, and communities through direct services and community collaborations that create solutions to poverty. The role supports quality early childhood care and education, children’s developmental progress, and school readiness.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, unless working as part of an early childhood education training program while earning a diploma or GED.
• For Early Head Start primary caregiving responsibilities, a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, comparable credential, or equivalent coursework focused on infant and toddler development is required.
• Experience in a group care setting for young children ages 0–5.
• Meet agency and State Child Care Licensing requirements for background checks and physical exams.
• Demonstrate interpersonal, written and verbal communication, documentation, and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Work within a team to support children’s developmental progress and school readiness.
• Support child assessment.
• Individualize support for diverse learners.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays, including Juneteenth and Indigenous People’s Day, plus one additional day during the employee’s birthday month.
• Low-cost health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance options.
• Paid time off starting at four weeks per year.
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan with an employer contribution and employer match.
• Annual CSA program providing participating employees with a weekly box of food from local farms for 20+ weeks per year.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Minimum $240/month supplement, as guided by the Maine ECE Workforce Salary Supplement Program; amounts are subject to reevaluation at the state’s discretion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED