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Early Childhood Supervisor Preschool - Hight Center at Kennebec Valley Community Action Program

Kennebec Valley Community Action Program Skowhegan, ME

Job Description

Description: Early Childhood Supervisor Preschool

Skowhegan, ME Child & Family Services


Description

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 two self-motivated and dynamic full-time Early Childhood Supervisors at the Hight Family Early Learning Center in Skowhegan.


Bring your early childhood education experience to help us implement a comprehensive program for children. Our preschools provide early care and education to children 3-5 years of age. As supervisor, you will provide leadership to classroom teaching teams and promote a culture of professionalism, collaboration, and continuous improvement to the current classrooms.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Early Care & Education or related field (Master's preferred) and 5 years paid experience in Early Care and Education (birth-age 5) with 3 years of experience in a leadership role
  • Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication (written & verbal) and documentation skills, critical thinking skills, proficient computer skills, and group management skills
  • Ability to travel out of state
  • Able to meet requirements of agency & State of Maine Child Care Licensing regulations for background checks, fingerprinting, and physical exams

Benefits

  • 13 Paid Holidays, including Juneteenth and Indigenous People's Day, plus one additional day during your Birthday month
  • 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.




Compensation details: 26.9-26.9 Hourly Wage



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Typical mid-level pay: $56k for Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$56k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$37k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $96k

Slight employer advantage

Standard dynamics. Preparation and demonstrated value matter most.

Hiring leverage
Balanced
Wage leverage
Limited
Mobility
Moderate
Durability
Mostly durable

Who this leverage applies to

Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Focus on demonstrating unique fit and value.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Expertise pays off

Limited new roles, but specialists earn significantly more.

-3%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
A bachelor's degree is typically expected.
Typical: Bachelor's degree

Consider building adjacent skills to stay marketable.

Labor data: BLS 2024