Teacher Assistant-Infant/Toddler Jobs

Description

Are you interested in a rewarding career making a difference in the lives of young children? Join the Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP) team! KVCAP, which seeks to strengthen individuals, families and communities through direct services and community collaborations that create solutions to poverty, is looking to hire a full-time, full-year Teacher Assistant in our Educare Central Maine program. In addition to our generous benefits package, KVCAP offers numerous training and professional development opportunities for you to grow in the profession and to offer the best care and education to children ages 0-3.

As a Teacher Assistant in one of our Infant/Toddler rooms, you will work within a team to support children's developmental progress and school readiness, provide responsive caregiving, support child assessments, individualize for diverse learners, and support the implementation of Creative Curriculum and other curricula.

Requirements

• Must demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication (written & verbal) documentation, critical thinking, basic computer, and group management skills.
• Minimum of one year experience in group care setting with young children
• Must be able to meet requirements of agency & State Child Care Licensing regulations for background checks and physical exams

Tier I (Salary: $15.00-$18.00):

• Early Head Start: Child Development Associate (CDA) or minimum of 6 college credits in Early Childhood Education
• PreK/Head Start: Must be eligible for Ed Tech II certification from the Department of Education.
• Before and After School Child Care: Ed Tech II certification from the Department of Education preferred.

Tier II (Salary $15.75-$18.90):

• Early Head Start and PreK/Head Start: Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education with knowledge of Head Start standards and Licensing regulations
• Before and After School Child Care: Associate Degree in field related to Early/Elementary Education

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

$200 per month stipend through August 2023

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