Teacher Aide Preschool

Kennebec Valley Community Action Program • Skowhegan, ME

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP) is hiring a full-time Teacher Aide to work with children ages 3–5 in its School day program at Hight Family Early Learning Center in Skowhegan. The role is part of KVCAP’s work providing quality early childhood care and education and supporting individuals, families, and communities through direct services and community collaborations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, unless working as part of an early childhood education training program while earning a diploma or GED.
• 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.
• 100% employer-paid short-term disability insurance.
• Paid time off starting at four weeks per year.
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan with an employer contribution and match.
• Annual CSA program providing participating employees with a weekly box of food from local farms for more than 20 weeks per year.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Minimum $240 per month supplement, guided by the Maine ECE Workforce Salary Supplement Program; amounts may be reevaluated at the state’s discretion.

What This Job Offers

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