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Teacher Assistant-Infant/Toddler (Anticipated)
Kennebec Explorer - Skowhegan, ME
posted about 2 months ago
About the position
The Teacher Assistant at Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP) plays a vital role in supporting the developmental progress and school readiness of children aged 6 weeks to 3 years at the Skowhegan Early Head Start (SEHS) location. This position involves working collaboratively within a team to create a safe and nurturing environment for young children, particularly as the program prepares to transition to a new building in Fall 2025, which will expand its capacity to serve more families.
Responsibilities
- Support children's developmental progress and school readiness.
- Provide responsive caregiving in the Infant/Toddler rooms.
- Assist with child assessments and individualize learning for diverse learners.
- Support the implementation of Creative Curriculum and other curricula.
Requirements
- Minimum of one year experience in a group care setting with young children.
- Ability to meet agency and State Child Care Licensing regulations for background checks and physical exams.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).
- Critical thinking and basic computer skills.
- Group management skills.
- For Tier I: Must be eligible for Ed Tech II certification from the Department of Education.
- For Tier II: Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education with knowledge of Head Start standards and Licensing regulations.
Benefits
- 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.
- $200 per month stipend through August 2024.
