Teacher Infant/Toddler Educare at Kennebec Valley Community Action Program

Waterville, Maine, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jan, 26

Salary

24.46

Posted On

15 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Curriculum Implementation, Developmental Assessment, Individualization, Team Collaboration, Parent Partnership, Communication Skills, Critical Thinking, Group Management, Computer Skills

Industry

Civic and Social Organizations

Description

Description 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, full-year Infant/Toddler Teacher at our Educare Central Maine program. 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 0-3. Responsibilities: Implementing curricula through a team teaching approach, assessing developmental progress, and individualizing to meet the needs of diverse learners Working within a team and partnering with parents to support family goal setting, children’s health outcomes, and school readiness is also an essential component of this position. Benefits 13 Paid Holidays (including Juneteenth and Indigenous People’s Day) 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. Requirements Tier I: Associate degree in field related to Early Care & Education. Starting wage $18.38/hour Tier II: Bachelor degree in field related to Early Care & Education. Starting wage: $20.21/hour Tier III: 081 certification from Maine Department of Education or Master degree coursework in Infant/Toddler education. Starting wage: $24.46/hour Preferred coursework/cross-training in human services/family systems Experience in a group care setting for children ages 0-3 Able to meet requirements of agency & State of Maine Child Care Licensing regulations for background checks, fingerprinting, and physical exams Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication (written & verbal) and documentation skills, critical thinking skills, proficient computer skills, and group management skills.

Responsibilities

Implement curricula through a team teaching approach and assess developmental progress. Partner with parents to support family goal setting and children's health outcomes.