Teacher Assistant-Infant/Toddler

Description:The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (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 Teacher Assistant at our NEW Hight Family Early Learning Center in Skowhegan.  The Hight Center provides early care and education to children 6 weeks to age 5.  This position will be working with children 6 weeks to age 3 in our Infant/Toddler wing.Responsibilities:Working within a team to support children's developmental progress and school readinessSupporting child assessmentIndividualizing for diverse learnersSupport the implementation of Creative Curriculum and other curriculaRequirements:Minimum of one year experience in group care setting with young childrenMust be able to meet requirements of agency & State Child Care Licensing regulations for background checks and physical examsMust demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication (written & verbal) documentation, critical thinking, basic computer, and group management skills.Tier I (Starting wage: $16.05/hour):Must be eligible for Ed Tech II certification from the Department of Education.Tier II (Starting wage: $17.17/hour):Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education with knowledge of Head Start standards and Licensing regulationsBenefitsMinimum of $275/month supplement, as guided by the Maine ECE Workforce Salary Supplement Program. xijylhu Amounts to be reevaluated at the state's discretion.13 Paid Holidays, including Juneteenth and Indigenous People's Day, plus one additional day during your Birthday monthLow cost health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance options100% employer-paid short-term disability insuranceGenerous Paid Time Off program that starts at 4 weeks per yearEmployer-sponsored retirement plan that includes an employer contribution and an employer matchAnnual CSA program that delivers a weekly box of food from local farms to all participating employees for 20+ weeks per yearProfessional growth and development opportunitiesPIe3c83831

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