Teacher Preschool

Kennebec Valley Community Action Program • Skowhegan, ME

45d • Onsite

About The Position

Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP) is seeking to hire a Preschool Teacher at their NEW Hight Family Early Learning Center in Skowhegan. The Hight Center provides early care and education to children ages 0-5. This position is in the Preschool wing, working with children ages 3-5, and is a full day/full year position.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field
• 081 certification from Maine Department of Education
• Experience in a group care setting for children ages 3-5
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred coursework/cross-training in human services/family systems

Responsibilities

• Working within a team to support children’s developmental progress and school readiness
• Supporting child assessment
• Individualizing for diverse learners
• Supporting the implementation of PreK for ME Curriculum

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level