Teacher Assistant Preschool (Hartland) at Kennebec Valley Community Action Program

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription: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, school-year Teacher Assistant in our Somerset Preschool program in Hartland. 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 3-5.Requirements: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.Must demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication (written & verbal) documentation, critical thinking, basic computer, and group management skills.Tier I (Starting wage: $16.05):Eligible for Ed Tech II certification from the Department of Education OR have a CDA/6 college credits in Early Childhood Education and be committed to obtaining an Ed Tech II certification.Tier II (Starting wage: $17.17):Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education with knowledge of Head Start standards and Licensing regulationsBenefits13 Paid Holidays (including Juneteenth and Indigenous People’s Day)Low 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 opportunitiesMinimum of $275/month supplement, as guided by the Maine ECE Workforce Salary Supplement Program. Amounts to be reevaluated at the states discretion