Description: Are you interested in a rewarding career working with young children? Join our team in providing quality early childhood care and education to children 3-5 years old!

KVCAP Child & Family Services has openings for a full-time, school-year Teacher Aide working with children ages 3-5 at our Mill Stream Preschool location in Norridgewock.

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 may include: 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: Experience and Skill Requirements: The following experience and skills are considered essential: Experience in group care setting for young children ages 0-5. Must be able to meet requirements of agency & State Child Care Licensing regulations for background checks and physical exams. Able to demonstrate interpersonal, communication (written and verbal) and documentation skills and basic computer skills. Educational Requirements: The following education requirements are considered essential: High school diploma or GED, unless working as part of an early childhood education training program while earning a diploma or GED. In addition, for Early Head Start primary caregiving responsibilities: Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or comparable credential or equivalent coursework focused on infant and toddler development required.