Preschool Ed Techs – Lincoln

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

403(b) plan

Professional development stipend

PSLF eligibility

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

Work-life balance

Job summary

Child Development Services (CDS) is hiring Educational Technicians for its new CDS Little Lynx preschool in Lincoln, Maine. Positions are full-time, calendar year, supporting children ages 3-5 with disabilities and preparing them for Kindergarten and beyond.

We offer competitive hourly pay for Ed Tech I–III ranges, comprehensive benefits, and a strong support network of educators to help you grow in a rewarding role within our Maine program.

Qualifications

• Current Educational Technician certification as required by Maine law.
• 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.
• Introduce learning activities planned with the Preschool Teacher of Children with Disabilities/Case Manager.
• Review and reinforce previously introduced learning.
• Assist in preparing classroom materials and managing class activities.
• Model positive language and behavior for children and families.
• Provide input to observational assessments and maintain confidentiality.

Education

Educational Technician certification

Job description

Preschool Ed Techs - Great Pay and Benefits!

CDS is opening preschool programs all over Maine. We are 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 Little Lynx preschool in Lincoln.

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 some little 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

Maine law provides a preference to qualified veterans and gold star spouses by ensuring they are offered an interview.

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.