Teacher Assistant-Infant/Toddler Educare
About The Position
Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP) is hiring a full-time, full-year Teacher Assistant for its Educare Central Maine program. The role is in an Infant/Toddler classroom and involves working as part of a team to support children ages 0–3, their developmental progress, and school readiness. The Teacher Assistant provides responsive caregiving, supports child assessments, individualizes care and learning for diverse learners, and helps implement Creative Curriculum and other curricula. The position offers training and professional development opportunities. Starting wages are $17.17 per hour for Tier I and $18.38 per hour for Tier II. Tier I requires eligibility for Ed Tech II certification from the Department of Education or at least six college credits in Early Childhood Education. Tier II requires an associate degree in Early Childhood Education and knowledge of Head Start standards and licensing regulations.
Requirements
- Minimum of one year of experience in a group care setting with young children.
- Must meet agency and State Child Care Licensing requirements for background checks and physical examinations.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated documentation, critical thinking, basic computer, and group management skills.
- Tier I: Eligible for Ed Tech II certification from the Department of Education or have at least six college credits in Early Childhood Education.
- Tier II: Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, with knowledge of Head Start standards and licensing regulations.
Responsibilities
- Work within a team in an Infant/Toddler classroom.
- Support children's developmental progress and school readiness.
- Provide responsive caregiving.
- Support child assessments.
- Individualize care and learning for diverse learners.
- Support the implementation of Creative Curriculum and other curricula.
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 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 under the Maine ECE Workforce Salary Supplement Program, subject to reevaluation at the state's discretion.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
