Preschool Teacher's Assistants - Ed Techs - $500 to $2500 Bonus

Company: Woodfords Family Services
Location: Westbrook
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

We're looking to hire people excited to work with young students as Preschool Teacher's Assistants. Our Teacher's Assistants are Ed Techs who work independently with their students and collaboratively as part of a team at our Westbrook Preschool.
BONUSFull-time: $1,000 sign on bonus, with a total bonus package of up to $2,500Part-time: $500 sign bonus, with a total bonus package of up to $1,250
SUMMARYWoodfords Family Services is seeking dynamic individuals to join us as Preschool Teacher's Assistants - Ed Techs in our Westbrook developmental preschool classrooms.

• Are you excited to work in classrooms with preschool children ages 2 to 5 with autism and developmental disabilities?
• Would you enjoy teaching preschool students skills to help them be successful at home, in school and in their community?
• Would you like to do work that has a positive impact on the lives of students, and be part of a team that celebrates students' successes?
• If you answered yes, then we encourage you to apply!
  
  SCHEDULESchedule for Preschool Teacher's Assistants - Ed Techs:
  • Monday - Friday, 8am to 3:30pm
  • Full-time is 37.5 hours weekly and part-time is 20 to 29 hours weekly
  • Our preschools are open year-round
    PAID TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONWe invest in our staff and provide paid training & opportunities for advancement!
    • We will teach you the skills and strategies needed to be successful!
      PAY
      Compensation for Preschool Teacher's Assistants - Ed Techs:
      • $15.00 to $18.00 hourly (depending on education and experience)
        ROLEPreschool Teacher's Assistants - Ed Techs:
        • Work directly with students providing hands-on guidance while helping them meet their individualized goals.
        • Guide preschool students toward fulfilling their potential for cognitive, social and emotional growth and maturation.
        • Teach preschool students the skills they need to be prepared for kindergarten and beyond.
        • Are important members of our Early Childhood program, working independently with a child, and cooperatively with a team.
          
          BENEFITSWoodfords offers a generous Benefits package for full-time Teacher's Assistants - Ed Techs, valued at more than $16,000 annually, which includes:
          • Health Insurance (w/ multiple plan options to meet your needs & gym membership reimbursement) - Full-time employees
          • Dental & Vision Insurance - Full-time employees
          • Paid Training
          • Paid Vacation
          • Paid Sick Time
          • Paid Holidays
          • Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
          • Employer-Paid Group Term Life Insurance
          • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP Benefits)
          • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan w/ Agency Match
          • Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
          • Exclusive Verizon Discount to Woodfords Family Service Employees
          • Woodfords Family Services is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Woodfords is committed to support employees who are eligible for the PSLF Program with necessary documentation.
            
            QUALIFICATIONSEd Tech I
            • High school diploma, GED, or HiSETEd Tech II
              • A minimum of 60 credit hours required; Associate's degree preferred, in special education, early childhood or a related field.Ed Tech III
                • A minimum of 90 credit hours required; Bachelor's degree preferred, in special education, early childhood or a related field.All Preschool Teacher's Assistants - Ed Techs
                  • A minimum of two (2) years' experience preferred and the desire to work with children with special needs.
                  • Ability to work a year-round, Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 3:30 pm schedule
                  • Good documentation skills
                  • A positive attitude and high energy level
                    ABOUT WOODFORDSWoodfords Family Services has been committed to the support and inclusion of people with special needs and their families since 1967.For over 50 years, our agency has been Maine's leader in the provision of services for individuals and their families with autism, developmental and intellectual disabilities.

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