Teacher Assistant – Preschool Educare

Job overview

The Teacher Assistant role is onsite in Waterville, ME, for a full-time school-year position. Starting wages are $17.17 for Tier I or $18.38 for Tier II. KVCAP works to strengthen individuals, families, and communities through direct services and community collaborations. The assistant supports care and education for children ages 3–5 in the Educare Central Maine Preschool program. The role contributes to children’s learning and well-being while supporting the preschool team’s daily work.

What you'll do

• Support care and education for children ages 3–5 in the preschool program
• meet agency and state child-care licensing requirements
• use interpersonal, communication, documentation, critical-thinking, computer, and group-management skills
• participate in training and professional development.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

teacher assistant

preschool

educare

waterville me

kennebec valley community action program

full-time

school-year

tier i $17.17 starting wage

tier ii $18.38 starting wage

early childhood education

children ages 3–5

professional development

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 13 paid holidays, health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability options, employer-paid short-term disability, paid time off starting at four weeks per year, birthday day off, retirement contribution and match, annual local-farm CSA program, and professional development.

Why this role

Tier I requires eligibility for Ed Tech II certification; Tier II requires an associate degree in Early Childhood Education and knowledge of Head Start standards and licensing regulations.

About the employer

Kennebec Valley Community Action Program is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.