Teacher Preschool

Job TypeFull-timeDescriptionKennebec 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 Preschool Teacher at our NEW Hight Family Early Learning Center in Skowhegan.The Hight Center, located within the Margaret Chase Smith Community School, provides early care and education to children ages 0 to 5. This position is in our Preschool wing working with children ages 3-5.ResponsibilitiesWorking within a team to support children's developmental progress and school readinessSupporting child assessmentIndividualizing for diverse learnersSupporting the implementation of PreK for ME CurriculumBenefits 13 Paid Holidays (including Juneteenth and Indigenous People's Day)Low cost health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance options100% employer-paid short-term disability insuranceGenerous Paid Time Off program that starts at 4 weeks per yearEmployer-sponsored retirement plan that includes an employer contribution and an employer matchAnnual CSA program that delivers a weekly box of food from local farms to all participating employees for 20+ weeks per yearProfessional growth and development opportunitiesMinimum of $275/month supplement, as guided by the Maine ECE Workforce Salary Supplement Program. Amounts to be reevaluated at the states discretion.Requirements Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field081 certification from Maine Department of EducationPreferred coursework/cross-training in human services/family systemsExperience in a group care setting for children ages 3-5Able to meet requirements of agency & State of Maine Child Care Licensing regulations for background checks, fingerprinting, and physical examsDemonstrate strong interpersonal, communication (written & verbal) and documentation skills, critical thinking skills, proficient computer skills, and group management skills.Salary DescriptionStarting wage: $24.46/hour