Teacher Infant/Toddler
About The Position
Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP) is hiring a Teacher at the Hight Family Early Learning Center in Skowhegan. The center provides early care and education for children from 6 weeks to age 5. This position works with children from 6 weeks to age 3 in the Infant/Toddler wing, creating a safe space for them to learn and grow. The Teacher implements curricula through a team-teaching approach, assesses children’s developmental progress, and individualizes instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners. The role also involves working as part of a team and partnering with parents to support family goal setting, children’s health outcomes, and school readiness.
Requirements
- Associate degree in a field related to Early Care & Education (Tier I); starting wage $18.38 per hour.
- Bachelor’s degree in a field related to Early Care & Education (Tier II); starting wage $20.21 per hour.
- Maine Department of Education 081 certification or master’s degree coursework in Infant/Toddler education (Tier III); starting wage $24.46 per hour.
- Able to meet agency and State of Maine Child Care Licensing requirements for background checks, fingerprinting, and physical exams.
- Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills, documentation skills, critical thinking skills, proficient computer skills, and group management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Coursework or cross-training in human services or family systems.
- Experience in a group care setting for children ages 0–3.
Responsibilities
- Implement curricula through a team-teaching approach.
- Assess children’s developmental progress and individualize to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Work within a team and partner with parents to support family goal setting, children’s health outcomes, and school readiness.
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.
- Paid time off program starting at 4 weeks per year.
- Employer-sponsored retirement plan with an employer contribution and employer match.
- Annual CSA program offering participating employees 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 are 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
