Preschool Ed Techs - Waterville

Servingschools; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

403(b) plan

Professional development

PSLF eligible

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

CDS Preschools is seeking Educational Technicians to support children aged 3-5 with disabilities and prepare them for Kindergarten. The role is full-time at a new CDS preschool in Waterville, with itinerant duties at nearby sites; local travel is required. A current Ed Tech certification and background checks are required.

Salary varies by Tech level, with Ed Tech I–III tiers listed. Benefits include health & dental coverage, retirement plan, and PSLF eligibility.

Qualifications

• Current Educational Technician certification is required.
• Experience with preschool populations preferred.
• Ability to pass a criminal history check and background screen.

Responsibilities

• Supervise small groups of students in center-based programs.
• Conduct one-on-one or small group sessions under supervision.
• Collaborate with Preschool Teacher of Children with Disabilities on planned learning.
• Review and reinforce previously introduced concepts.

Skills

Background check required

Criminal history check

Interpersonal skills

Education

Ed Tech certification

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 newest CDS preschool in Waterville. This position will provide itinerant services at other local preschool settings while that new space is prepared. Local travel is required.

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.