Are you interested in a rewarding career working with young children? Join our team in providing quality early childhood care and education to children 0-5 years old!

KVCAP Child & Family Services has openings for a full-time Teacher Aide working with children ages 0-3 at Skowhegan Early Head Start. This position will also assist with meal/snack prep for the center as well as clean up.

Responsibilities:

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

Benefits may include:

• 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.

Experience and Skill Requirements: The following experience and skills are considered essential:

• 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.

Educational Requirements: The following education requirements are considered essential:

• 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 required.