Teacher Preschool (Margaret Chase Smith Community School)

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Job description

Description:

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 Upcoming Margaret Chase Smith Community School Preschool location.

North Elementary Preschool is moving to a new building Fall 2025! Planning is underway now!

North Elementary Preschool provides early care and education to children ages 3 to 5. You will be part of preparing the new space to provide outstanding care and education to Skowhegan children and families. Make a difference in the lives of Skowhegan's youngest residents by creating a safe space for children to learn and grow!

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:

• Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field
• 081 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.
  

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