Ed Tech II

Acap Me; Maine; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A child education agency in Maine is looking for an Ed Tech II to support classroom activities, facilitate parent engagement, and ensure children's developmental needs are met. This position requires 1-2 years of experience in child care, a valid CDA, and excellent communication skills. The Ed Tech II will also assist with planning, documentation, and supervision within the classroom. Applicants must have flexibility in scheduling and pass background checks.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience working with children in a child care setting required.
• Experience in Early Childhood Education planning for individual needs.
• Must pass required background checks and hold a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist Teacher in planning and implementing programs.
• Work with Teacher to use outcome reports in classroom planning.
• Observe children and document observations.
• Supervise meals and snacks as required by the program.

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 and 60 college credits

Ed Tech II Certification

First Aid and CPR certification

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Ed Tech II works cooperatively with 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

1. Assist Teacher in planning and implementing program to meet children’s physical, social, emotional, and educational needs in order to achieve child outcomes.
2. Work with Teacher to use outcome reports and IEP’s in classroom planning.
3. Observe children and document observations.
4. Prepare and supervise meals and snacks as required by program and/or staffing.
5. Share in maintenance of center, equipment (inside and outside), and supplies.
6. Per licensing requirements, serve as bus monitor as necessary.
7. Complete programmatic and Agency reports as required.
8. Assist Teacher with home visits, onsite visits, and parent conferences; work with Teacher and parents to develop individual plans for children based on screenings and observations.
9. Oversee staff and volunteers in absence of the teacher.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Perform additional duties as assigned.

Experience and Skill Requirements

Experience

• 1-2 years of experience working with children in a child care setting required.
• 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

1. Maintain and promote the highest level of understanding of the Agency's Mission, Vision and Goals.
2. Maintain confidentiality; protect the Agency by keeping information concerning employees, those we serve, and the Agency itself confidential.
3. Follow all safety policies and procedures with a "safety first" approach to all job duties.
4. Exhibit a positive, professional, and collaborative attitude with others inside and outside the Agency.
5. Exhibit teamwork through effective internal communication and working relationships.
6. Be punctual for scheduled work and use time appropriately.
7. Perform required amount of work in a timely fashion with a minimum of errors.
8. Participate in trainings, conferences, and meetings as necessary.
9. Possess and exhibit the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity.
10. Represent 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.