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 $240/month supplement, as guided by the Maine ECE Workforce Salary Supplement Program. Amounts to be reevaluated at the states discretion.

• 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.