Ed Tech II

Community Action in Aroostook, Washington and Hancock Counties; Bucksport (CDP) (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Maine is looking for a Child Care Assistant to support teachers and enhance children's development. Responsibilities include assisting in program planning, observing children, and supervising meals. Candidates should have a high school diploma, current CDA, and experience working with children. The position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse population. This role involves a flexible schedule and background checks.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience working with children in a child care setting.
• Classroom experience in Early Childhood Education.
• Ability to plan for individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in program planning and implementation.
• Prepare and supervise meals and snacks as required.
• Observe and document children's behavior.

Skills

Excellent listening skills

Microsoft Office applications

Communicate with young children

Work with a diverse population

Education

High School education or equivalent

Current CDA

Minimum of 60 college credits in Early Childhood

Ed Tech II Certification

First Aid and CPR certification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assists teacher in planning and implementing program to meet children’s physical, social, emotional, and educational needs in order to achieve child outcomes.
• Works with teacher to use outcome reports and IEPs in classroom planning.
• Observes children and documents observations.
• Prepares and supervises meals and snacks as required by program and/or staffing.
• Shares in maintenance of center, equipment (inside and outside), and supplies.
• Per licensing requirements, serves as bus monitor as necessary.
• Completes programmatic and agency reports as required.
• Assists teacher with home visits, onsite visits, and parent conferences; works with teacher and parents to develop individual plans for children based on screenings and observations.
• Oversees staff and volunteers in absence of the teacher.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience

• 1-2 years of experience working with children in a child care setting.
• Classroom in Early Childhood Education.
• Planning for individual needs.

Skills

• Excellent listening skills.
• Use Microsoft Office applications and other computer software as applicable to the position.
• Communicate with and relate to young children.
• Work with a diverse population.

Education and Knowledge Requirements

• High School education or the equivalent.
• Current CDA, minimum of 60 college credits, with at least 36 credits in Early Childhood and in process of attaining a college degree.
• Ed Tech II Certification.
• BHP may be required.
• Head Start Performance Standards.
• Child Care License Regulations.
• First Aid and CPR certification.

Other Requirements

• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Must pass required background checks.
• Must hold current C.H.R.C.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and provide proof of insurance.

General Expectations

• Maintains and promotes the highest level of understanding of the Agency's Mission, Vision and Goals.
• Maintains confidentiality; protects the Agency by keeping information concerning employees, those we serve, and the Agency itself confidential.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures with a "safety first" approach to all job duties.
• Exhibits a positive, professional, and collaborative attitude with others inside and outside the Agency.
• Exhibits teamwork through effective internal communication and working relationships.
• Is punctual for scheduled work and uses time appropriately.
• Performs required amount of work in a timely fashion with a minimum of errors.
• Participates in trainings, conferences, and meetings as necessary.
• Possesses and exhibits the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity.
• Represents the Agency in the community as appropriate to the role.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by the Incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must have the ability to arrange classroom equipment, lift and move furniture, sit in small chairs and on the floor for extended periods of time, and work at low tables. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the incumbent encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in a child-based classroom setting. The noise level is moderate. Frequent exposure to outside weather conditions. There may be occasional exposure to blood borne pathogens and other bodily fluids.

Community Action in Aroostook, Washington and Hancock Counties is an Equal Opportunity Employer.