Teacher Aide Building Float (Educare)

Kennebec Valley Community Action Program • Waterville, ME

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP) is hiring a full-time, full-year Teacher Aide at Educare Central Maine in Waterville. The role works with children ages 0–3 and 3–5 and requires flexibility to float throughout the building, working with different age groups and in different classrooms as assigned. The position 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 or 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.
• Ability to meet agency and State Child Care Licensing requirements for background checks and physical exams.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, written and verbal communication, and documentation skills.
• 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 program starting at four weeks per year.
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan with an employer contribution and employer match.
• Annual CSA program providing participating employees a weekly box of food from local farms for 20+ weeks per year.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Minimum $240 per month supplement, 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