Ed Tech II or Ed Tech III

Promise Early Education Center•Lewiston, ME

About The Position

Promise Early Education Center is recruiting for a full-time, school-year-schedule Ed Tech II or Ed Tech III to work in a Pre-K classroom. The role involves working with young children in early education. Applicants must have at least 60 college credits and an active Maine Department of Education Ed Tech certification or be eligible to receive certification. The agency will help with the certification process. Applicants should have experience or education in early childhood education. Applicants who are not certified may be hired as a Teacher Assistant. The position is part of a program focused on educating the whole child and preparing children for school and future opportunities. The agency describes its environment as safe, engaging, and empowering, with an educational curriculum taught by degreed teachers and support for parent and caregiver engagement through partnership and communication. The posting lists pay as $20.69–$24.76 depending on degree and qualifications in one section, and $19.91–$22.00 per hour in another. Classroom staff may also receive a Maine Supplemental Wage based on Maine Roads to Quality Registry level: $240 monthly for Tier 1 (Levels 1–4), $360 monthly for Tier 2 (Levels 5–6), or $540 monthly for Tier 3 (Levels 7–8).

Requirements

Minimum of 60 college credits.
Active Maine Department of Education Ed Tech II or III certification, or eligibility to receive certification; the agency will assist with the certification process.
Experience or education in early childhood education.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to get down on the floor for activities with children.
Reliable transportation.
Computer skills.
Clear verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Work in a Pre-K classroom with young children.
Support an early learning program that educates the whole child and prepares children for school and future opportunities.
Participate in floor-time activities with children.
Support parent and caregiver engagement through partnership and communication.

Benefits

Merit/performance bonus.
Annual cost-of-living increase.
Medical insurance (the agency pays 80% for the Teacher Assistant option).
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life and disability insurance paid by the agency for the Teacher Assistant option.
403(b) retirement plan with agency contribution.
Tuition assistance.
12 paid holidays.
Paid time off.
Maine Supplemental Wage for classroom staff, with monthly amounts based on registry tier.