Preschool Ed Techs – Brewer

ServingSchools; Brewer (ME); On-site; USD 24,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage (Maine State Employee

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Professional Development Stipend

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Job summary

CDS Preschools in Brewer, ME is seeking Educational Technicians to teach and support children ages 3-5 with disabilities, under the direction of a teacher. This calendar-year, full-time position offers meaningful work with a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants must have a current Ed Tech certification and clear background checks; experience with preschool populations is preferred, and PSLF benefits may apply for CDS employees.

Qualifications

• Must have current Educational Technician certification.
• Criminal history check required prior to hire.
• Experience with preschool populations and multidisciplinary teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise small groups of students in center-based programs.
• Conduct one-on-one or small group activities under supervision.
• Assist in planning and implementing pre-approved learning experiences.
• Review and reinforce previously introduced learning objectives.
• Prepare classroom materials and support class management.

Skills

Preschool experience

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Ed Tech certification

Maine Dept. of Education authorization

Job description

Preschool Ed Techs - Great Pay and Benefits! CDS Preschools is currently looking for bright, dedicated Educational Technicians of all levels to teach and support children ages 3-5 with disabilities, to prepare them for Kindergarten and beyond. We have full-time, calendar year positions available at our new CDS Stepping Stones preschool in Brewer.

Salary Range

• Ed Tech I $17.35 - $27.53
• Ed Tech II $19.05 - $29.90
• Ed Tech III $20.62 - $32.09

Benefits Of CDS Employment

• Maine State Employee Medical coverage
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• $250 per year Professional Development Stipend
• Maine State Employee Living Resources Program (Employee Assistance)
• Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
• Work/Life Balance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Great coworkers, and the satisfaction of helping kids who really need you!

Description

The Educational Technician will provide instruction to children identified with developmental disabilities under the direction of a teacher. Experience working with preschool populations and working with a multidisciplinary team is preferred. A current Ed Tech certification and a criminal history check are required.

RESPONSIBILITIES Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Supervise small groups of students in center-based programs.
• Conduct one-on-one or small groups with indirect professional supervision.
• Introduce new learning, pre-planned in collaboration with the Preschool Teacher of Children with Disabilities/Case Manager.
• Review and reinforce learning previously introduced by the teacher(s).
• Assist in the preparation of classroom materials and class management functions.
• Exhibit positive language and behavior skills as a model for children and families.
• Provide input to completion and maintenance of individual observational child assessment.
• Maintain confidentiality of all student and employee related information.

Minimum Qualifications

• Obtain and maintain authorization as an Educational Technician with the Maine Department of Education
• Successful background, criminal records, fingerprinting and reference check

Veterans’ Preference:

Maine law provides a preference to qualified veterans and gold star spouses by ensuring they are offered an interview. If you are a veteran or a gold star spouse and wish to take advantage of this preference, please complete our employment application. Documentation is required. For more information, visit: https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/veterans-preference-in-job-applications.

Child Development Services serves the early intervention and special education needs of Maine's children birth to age five. We have over 350 employees, a large network of contracted providers and currently serve over 3,500 children ages 0 to 5 years.

CDS consist of 10 principal sites throughout Maine with several satellite offices.

This posting is being offered by an equal opportunity employer.