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 Assistant at our NEW Hight Family Early Learning Center in Skowhegan. The Hight Center provides early care and education to children 6 weeks to age 5. This position will be working with children 6 weeks to age 3 in our Infant/Toddler wing. Responsibilities: • Working within a team to support children’s developmental progress and school readiness • Supporting child assessment • Individualizing for diverse learners • Support the implementation of Creative Curriculum and other curricula Requirements • Minimum of one year experience in group care setting with young children • Must be able to meet requirements of agency & State Child Care Licensing regulations for background checks and physical exams • Must demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication (written & verbal) documentation, critical thinking, basic computer, and group management skills. Tier I (Starting wage: $17.17/hour): • Must be eligible for Ed Tech II certification from the Department of Education. Tier II (Starting wage: $18.38/hour): • Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education with knowledge of Head Start standards and Licensing regulations Benefits • Minimum of $240/month supplement, as guided by the Maine ECE Workforce Salary Supplement Program. Amounts to be reevaluated at the state's discretion. • 13 Paid Holidays, including Juneteenth and Indigenous People’s Day, plus one additional day during your Birthday month • Low cost health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance options • 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