Teacher Infant/Toddler at Kennebec Valley Community Action Program

Skowhegan, Maine, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Aug, 26

Salary

24.46

Posted On

15 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Curriculum Implementation, Developmental Assessment, Team Teaching, Parent Partnership, Group Management, Interpersonal Communication, Written Communication, Documentation, Critical Thinking, Computer Proficiency

Industry

Civic and Social Organizations

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 at our NEW Hight Family Early Learning Center in Skowhegan. The Hight Center provides early care and education to children 6 weeks to age 5. This position will be working with children 6 weeks to age 3 in our Infant/Toddler wing. Make a difference in the lives of Skowhegan's youngest residents by creating a safe space for children to learn and grow! 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 using a team teaching approach and assess the developmental progress of children aged 6 weeks to 3 years. Partner with parents to support family goal setting, health outcomes, and school readiness.