Job Description
Job Type
Full-time
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:
Assists Teacher in planning and implementing program to meet children's physical, social, emotional, and educational needs in order to achieve child outcomes.
Works with Teacher to use outcome reports and IEP's in classroom planning.
Observes children and documents observations.
Prepares and supervises meals and snacks as required by program and/or staffing.
Shares in maintenance of center, equipment (inside and outside), and supplies.
Per licensing requirements, serves as bus monitor as necessary.
Completes programmatic and Agency reports as required.
Assists Teacher with home visits, onsite visits, and parent conferences; works with Teacher and parents to develop individual plans for children based on screenings and observations
Oversees staff and volunteers in absence of the teacher
NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
Experience and Skill Requirements: The following experience and skill requirements are considered essential:
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: The following education and knowledge requirements are considered essential: 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: Additional requirements that are considered essential: 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: Maintains and promotes the highest level of understanding of the Agency's Mission, Vision and Goals.
Maintains confidentiality; protects the Agency by keeping information concerning employees, those we serve, and the Agency itself confidential.
Follows all safety policies and procedures with a "safety first" approach to all job duties.
Exhibits a positive, professional, and collaborative attitude with others inside and outside the Agency.
Exhibits teamwork through effective internal communication and working relationships.
Is punctual for scheduled work and use time appropriately.
Performs required amount of work in a timely fashion with a minimum of errors.
Participates in trainings, conferences, and meetings as necessary.
Possesses and exhibits the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity.
Represents 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.
Salary Description
$17.00/hr Aroostook County Action Program
Job Tags
Full time, Flexible hours,