Teacher Assistant-Infant/Toddler Sehs

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 Skowhegan Early Head Start 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.

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):

• Child Development Associate (CDA) or minimum of 6 college credits in Early Childhood Education

Tier II (Salary $15.75-$18.90):

• Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education with knowledge of Head Start standards and Licensing regulations

Benefits

• Low cost health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance options
• A minimum of a $100 per month stipend through August 2024
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• 100% employer-paid short-term disability insurance
• Annual CSA program that delivers a weekly box of food from local farms to all participating employees for 20+ weeks per year
• 13 Paid Holidays (including Juneteenth and Indigenous People’s Day)
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan that includes an employer contribution and an employer match
• Generous Paid Time Off program that starts at 4 weeks per year