Kennebec Valley Community Action Program·Waterville, Maine
Support children's developmental progress and school readiness within a team environment. Assist with child assessments and provide individualized support for diverse learners aged 0-3.
Description Are you interested in a rewarding career working with young children? Join the Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP) team in providing quality early childhood care and education!
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 Aide working with children ages 0-3 at Educare Central Maine in Waterville.
Working within a team to support children’s developmental progress and school readiness Supporting child assessment Individualizing for diverse learners
High school diploma or GED, unless working as part of an early childhood education training program while earning a diploma or GED. In addition, for Early Head Start primary caregiving responsibilities: Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or comparable credential or equivalent coursework focused on infant and toddler development require Experience in group care setting for young children ages 0-5. 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.
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 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.
Market context
In Maine, infant and toddler teacher aide roles are typically tied to child care centers and early learning programs that need consistent support for very young children. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for both a high school diploma or GED and prior group care experience, with a CDA or equivalent infant-toddler coursework needed for primary caregiving duties. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your experience with ages 0-5 and note any CDA coursework in your application.
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