Discovery Playgroup Teacher Part-time

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 part-time (12 hours/week) Discovery Playgroup Teacher through our collaboration with Kennebec Valley Community College.

Responsibilities:

• Manage playgroup which meets three times per week, including recruiting young children and their families, developing lesson plans, and assuring interactions and instruction is responsive, intentional, and developmentally appropriate.
• Mentor KVCC Early Childhood Education students completing field placements in the Discovery Playgroup setting.

Benefits may include:

• Paid Holidays (including Juneteenth and Indigenous People’s Day)
• Paid Time Off
• Bereavement and Jury Duty Pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• 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

• Tier I: Associate degree in field related to Early Care & Education. Starting wage $17.55/hour
• Tier II: Bachelor degree in field related to Early Care & Education. Starting wage: $19.60/hour
• Tier III: 081 certification from Maine Department of Education or Master degree coursework in Infant/Toddler education. Starting wage: $21.90/hour
• Preferred coursework/cross-training in human services/family systems
• Experience in a group care setting for children ages 0-5
• 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