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Location

Skowhegan, Maine

Salary

$16 / HOUR

Quick overview

The Teacher Aide works within a team to support the developmental progress and school readiness of children aged 6 weeks to 3 years. Responsibilities include supporting child assessments and providing individualized care for diverse learners.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have experience in a group care setting for children aged 0-5 and possess a high school diploma or GED. Applicants must also be able to meet state child care licensing regulations, including background checks and physical exams.

high schoolTeamworkDocumentationInterpersonal skillsVerbal communicationWritten communicationBasic computer skillsChild developmentEarly childhood educationIndividualized instructionChild assessment

Job description

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 a Teacher Aide at our NEW Hight Family Early Learning Center location in Skowhegan.

The Hight Center provides early care and education to children 6 weeks to age 5. This position will be working with children in the Infant/Toddler wing, ages 6 weeks to 3.

Responsibilities

Working within a team to support children’s developmental progress and school readiness Supporting child assessment Individualizing for diverse learners

Requirements

Experience in group care setting for young children ages 0-5. High school diploma or GED required. Must be able to meet requirements of agency & State Child Care Licensing regulations for background checks and physical exams. Able to demonstrate interpersonal, communication (written and verbal) and documentation skills and basic computer skills.

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.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term disability insurance
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Professional growth and development opportunities
  • Employer-sponsored retirement plan
  • Employer match
  • 13 Paid holidays
  • Salary supplement
  • Annual CSA program