Preschool Education Assistant – 4-Year-Old Program

ServingSchools; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Course reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Waterville Public Schools in Waterville, Maine, invites applications for Educational Technician I – Educare (4-year-old program). This school-year position includes multiple openings: three 4-hour days per week and one 4-hour position five days a week, starting as soon as possible.

Ideal candidates support preschool students with daily living and academic tasks, promote inclusion, and work within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Appropriate Department of Education Authorization
• Experience working with children
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to work with computers and other educational technologies
• Ability to follow multi-step directions

Responsibilities

• Works with individuals or small groups of students to provide instructional and assessment support with direct teacher supervision
• Ensures a safe environment through consistency and communication with students and staff
• Follows student plans as defined in written plans or as directed by the teacher applying approved techniques
• Conducts, records and summarizes student observations as directed
• Applies classroom rules, expectations, materials and assignments consistently
• Uses educational technology to document and/ or support student learning
• Maintains timely and accurate records of student work completion, behavioral progress and other areas following established routines and procedures
• Prepares calendars, bulletin boards, and instructional support materials as directed
• Alerts teachers to changes in student behavior or performance and makes minor adjustments to current intervention strategies
• Directs student use of equipment and materials
• Performs additional related duties as requested by the Building Administrator or supervising teacher

Skills

Independent work

Team player

Computers / educational tech

Observation & assessment

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Appropriate Department of Education Authorization

Tools

Educational technology tools

Computers

Job description

Waterville Public Schools in Waterville, Maine, invites applications for Educational Technician I – Educare (4-year-old program). This school-year position includes multiple openings: three 4-hour days per week and one 4-hour position five days a week, starting as soon as possible.

Ideal candidates support preschool students with daily living and academic tasks, promote inclusion, and work within a collaborative team.