Description:
Are you interested in a rewarding career making a difference in the lives of young children? Join the Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP) team!
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 full-time, school-year Teacher in our Somerset Preschool program in Hartland. In addition to our generous benefits package, KVCAP offers numerous training and professional development opportunities for you to grow in the profession and to offer the best care and education to children ages 3-5.
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 Curriculum
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:
The following are requirements of this position:
Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field
081 Certification from Maine Department of Education
282 Certification from Maine Department of Education
Preferred coursework/cross-training in human services/family systems
Experience in a group care setting for children ages 3-5
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.
