TITLE: Pre-K Educational Technician III - Community Partner Site (YFO)
Portland Public Schools seeks a dedicated Educational Technician III for the Pre-K program at our Community Partner Site, Youth and Family Outreach (YFO). A successful candidate will demonstrate experience with and knowledge of early childhood curriculum, developmentally appropriate practice, and classroom management. They will support the classroom teacher in building student school readiness by helping to create a positive, developmentally appropriate learning environment. Working knowledge of the Maine Early Learning Development Standards, Pre-K for ME curricula, and Teaching Strategies Gold is preferred.
A successful candidate will have a passion for working with young children, bring an equity-oriented approach to their instruction, and will hold all students to high expectations, recognizing that some may need more support to meet those expectations. The ideal candidate will have experience working with families experiencing poverty, and with students and families for whom English is a second or third language, and/or interest in working in a classroom that includes students with identified special needs. We seek a teammate who is a positive, collaborative, and effective communicator, and will contribute actively to both the classroom and the larger PPS community. The Pre-K Educational Technician will take direction from the Pre-K teacher and report to their building administrators.
The Educational Technician will attend both building-wide and Pre-K team staff meetings and professional development opportunities as appropriate and as required.
Note: All Public Pre-K programs in Maine adhere to Maine Chapter 124 as their guidance document.
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Maine’s largest school system has 10 elementary schools, three middle schools and four high schools serving approximately 7,000 students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 and more than 4,400 adult learners.
The district takes full advantage of its location in a vibrant city with a thriving arts life. Schools draw on the resources offered by museums, theaters, local businesses and the city’s colleges and universities.
Portland has a highly trained teaching staff. Many teachers hold advanced degrees. All of the district's teachers continue their education by pursuing professional development activities on a regular basis.
