Kennebec Valley Community Action Program Waterville, ME , Kennebec County, ME
Posted 2 months ago
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, full year Mentor Teacher at our Educare Central Maine location in Waterville. In addition to our generous benefits package, KVCAP offers numerous training and professional development opportunities for you to grow in the profession and offer the best continuing support to the staff and children. Responsibilities Support best practices within classrooms, foster positive child outcomes and school readiness.
Support career ladder growth by modeling reflective practice skills, providing constructive feedback, and individualizing mentoring strategies to evolve new skills and knowledge. Offer hands-on, in-classroom mentoring and training. Assist with Substitute Aide recruitment efforts, training coordination, and facilitation.
Collaborate and communicate effectively with Supervisors, Teachers, the Staffing Specialist, and Education Content Leads to assure coordinated efforts. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in field related to Early Childhood Education 4 years of experience in Early Care and Education (birth-age 5) Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Able to meet requirements of agency & State of Maine Child Care Licensing regulations for background checks, fingerprinting, and physical exams Must hold a valid driver's license and have use of a vehicle insured to State of Maine requirements. Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication (written and verbal), and documentation skills, critical thinking skills, proficient computer skills, and group management skills. 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. $21.90 Starting hourly wage PI0bda47f746da-25405-33909159
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