Preschool Ed Techs – Gray

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CDS Preschool 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 CDS Circle of Learning preschool in Gray.

• Ed Tech I: $16.53 - $26.22 per hour
• Ed Tech II: $18.15 - $28.48 per hour
• Ed Tech III: $19.64 - $30.57 per hour

• 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 kiddos who really need you!

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.

• 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.

• 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. 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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Please send resume and completed CDS Employment Application (on CDS website) to:
Heather Henderson, Preschool Program Director
CDS Circle of Learning
322 West Gray Road
Gray, ME 04039

This posting is being offered by an equal opportunity employer.