Ed Tech II

Aroostook County Action Program; Ellsworth (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused educational program in Maine seeks an Ed Tech II to support classroom activities and parent engagement. Responsibilities include assisting teachers with planning, observing children, and maintaining classroom environments. The ideal candidate has experience in early childhood education, strong communication skills, and a flexible schedule. Certifications in Early Childhood Education and CPR are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assists Teacher in planning and implementing programs.
• Documents observations of children.
• Prepares and supervises meals as required.
• Maintains center equipment and supplies.
• Serves as bus monitor when necessary.

Skills

Excellent listening skills

Use 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

Ed Tech II Certification

First Aid and CPR certification

Job description

Position Summary

The Ed Tech II works cooperatively with the Teacher in planning, preparing, and implementing all classroom activities and field trips. Facilitates parent engagement through conferences, home visits, parent meetings, and encourages classroom volunteer participation.

Essential Duties and 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.
• Serves as bus monitor as necessary, per licensing requirements.
• 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.

Non-essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Experience

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

Skills

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

Education and Knowledge

• High School education or 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 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 employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee frequently required to stand; walk; sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee occasionally required to climb or balance, taste or smell. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must arrange classroom equipment, lift and move furniture, sit in small chairs and on the floor for extended periods of time, work at low tables. Specific vision abilities: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a child-based classroom setting. The noise level is moderate, frequent exposure to outside weather conditions. Occasional exposure to blood borne pathogens and other bodily fluids.