Special Education Teacher's Assistant - Pre-K at Pine Tree Society, Inc.

Auburn, Maine, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Childcare Experience, Classroom Experience, Experience Working With Children With Disabilities, Educational Technician Certificate, Child Development, Special Education, Behavior Management, Individualized Education Program, Documentation Skills, Team Collaboration, Positive Role Model, Program Implementation, Health And Safety, Observation Skills, Therapist Collaboration, Age-Appropriate Programming

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Description COME JOIN OUR TEAM AND RECEIVE $1500 in SIGN-ON BONUSES! As an Educational Technician at Pine Tree Society's Early Learning Center, you will work with the teacher in implementing/providing a modified program for preschool children with special needs in a classroom environment. You will also act as a positive role model, support and encourage increased levels of achievement to reach the child's potential, and assist in reducing behaviors which interfere with achievement of established goals as prescribed by their Individualized Education Program (IEP). An Educational Technician certificate is not required to be hired. We will help you apply for the certificate and pay your fees! Our hours are Monday-Friday from approximately 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. for a total of 35 hours/week. Essential Responsibilities: *Works under the guidance and direction of the teacher to ensure growth in child development and classroom skills. *Assists the teacher in planning and implementing a daily age-appropriate program that meets the needs of groups of children as well as individuals, providing for their health, safety and education. *Keeps written observations, Specially Designed Instruction daily notes, plan of care and all other documentation requested, on the child(ren) assigned. *Works closely with consultant/therapists assigned to the program in order to provide the most appropriate program for children. Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefit package to full-time team members including health, dental, life, short-term disability and voluntary insurances as well as a generous paid time off (PTO) policy (15 days/year to start), 12 paid holidays (including your birthday or other floating holiday of your choice), a 403(b) retirement plan and, after 6 months of employment, up to $5250/year in tuition assistance towards a degree program at an accredited college or university, and friendly, professional workplace atmosphere focused on impact. EOE. Sign On Bonuses: *$500 will be granted after completion of conditional offer requirements and 30 days as a Society team member. An additional $1000 will be awarded after 6 months of continued and successful employment! Requirements Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent Required: Childcare Experience Preferred: Educational Technician I+ Certificate Preferred: Classroom Experience Preferred: Experience working with children with disabilities

Responsibilities

Assist the teacher in implementing a modified program for preschool children with special needs. Support and encourage children's achievement while documenting their progress and collaborating with therapists.