Teacher Assistant Preschool (Margaret Chase Smith Community School)

Company: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program
Location: Skowhegan
Posted on: November 10, 2024

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 Assistant at our NEW Upcoming Margaret Chase Smith Community School Preschool location.
North Elementary Preschool is moving to a new building Fall 2025! Planning is underway now!
North Elementary Preschool provides early care and education to children ages 3 to 5. You will be part of preparing the new space to provide outstanding care and education to Skowhegan children and families. Make a difference in the lives of Skowhegan's youngest residents by creating a safe space for children to learn and grow!
Responsibilities

• Working within a team to support children's developmental progress and school readiness
• Supporting child assessment
• Individualizing for diverse learners
• Supporting the implementation of PreK for ME CurriculumRequirements:
  • Minimum of one year experience in group care setting with young children.
  • Must be able to meet requirements of agency & State Child Care Licensing regulations for background checks and physical exams.
  • Must demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication (written & verbal) documentation, critical thinking, basic computer, and group management skills.Tier I (Starting wage: $16.05/hour):
    • Must be eligible for Ed Tech II certification from the Department of Education.Tier II (Starting wage: $17.17/hour):
      • Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education with knowledge of Head Start standards and Licensing regulationsBenefits
        • 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.
          
          
          
          
          PI8b8c00c5e30f-37248-36003636

Keywords: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program, Portland , Teacher Assistant Preschool (Margaret Chase Smith Community School), Education / Teaching , Skowhegan, Maine