Ed Tech II or Ed Tech III

Overview

ACAP offers competitive pay, health (100% employer paid premium on PPO 2500 plan), dental, vision, long-term disability, retirement, paid holidays and earned time, tuition reimbursement and opportunities for career advancement. Compensation depends on experience.

ACAP is an equal opportunity employer.

The Ed Tech II/III 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.

• 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 IEPs 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.

• Performs additional duties as assigned.

• 1-2 years of experience working with children in a child care setting required.
• Classroom experience in Early Childhood Education required.
• Planning for individual needs.
• 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.

• High School education or 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.

• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood, or in a related field with at least 36 credits in ECE;
  Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Ed Tech III certification.
• BHP may be required.
• Head Start Performance Standards.
• Child Care License Regulations.
• First Aid and CPR certification.

• 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.

• Maintains and promotes highest level of understanding of Agency's Mission, Vision and Goals.
• Maintains confidentiality; protects Agency by keeping confidential information.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures with a safety-first approach.
• Exhibits positive, professional, and collaborative attitude with others inside and outside the Agency.
• Shows teamwork through effective internal communication and working relationships.
• Is punctual for scheduled work and uses time appropriately.
• Performs required amount of work in timely fashion with minimum errors.
• Participates in trainings, conferences, and meetings as necessary.
• Exhibits highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity.
• Represents Agency in the community as appropriate to the role.

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 duties, the employee regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell. Must regularly lift or move up to 25 pounds; occasionally up to 50 pounds. Must arrange classroom equipment, lift and move furniture, sit in small chairs and on the floor for extended periods—work at low tables.

Specific vision abilities required: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work performed in a child-based classroom setting. Noise level moderate. Frequent exposure to outside weather conditions. Occasional exposure to blood borne pathogens and other bodily fluids.