Ed Tech II

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, has openings for Ed Tech ll / IIIs to work with children ages 3-5 in our preschool locations in northern Kennebec and Somerset counties. Potential for part-time and full-time.

Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of education programs for children, participating in curriculum planning to assure an inclusive environment with adaptation recommendations as needed for optimal learning
• Assure interactions with assigned child(ren) are responsive, intentional and developmentally appropriate
• Partner with families, supporting parent-child relationships and an effective home:school connection
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams; serve as resource person for staff and the family; and liaise with CDS Case Manager as needed

• Maine DOE Ed Tech II/III certification
• Experience in group care setting for young 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
• Ability to travel in northern Kennebec and Somerset counties

• 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
• 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.