Portland Public Schools seeks a dedicated Educational Technician III for the Pre-K program at Longfellow Elementary School. 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.
CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization (more info)
[Strongly preferred] Maine State Educational Technician III (023) authorization (more info)
[Required] Maine State Educational Technician II (022) authorization and obtaining Level 4 status on the Maine Roads to Quality Registry within 3 years
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
Schedule:
School Year, Full Time (1.0 FTE)
Assignment:
Permanent
Contract:
Part of Ed Tech union (see 2024-2027 CBA here)
Wage:
Rate determined based on education and experience, as outlined in CBA
Benefits:
Eligible for benefits as outlined here
ABOUT LONGFELLOW
Located in Deering Center on Stevens Avenue, between Deering High School and Lincoln Middle School, Longfellow Elementary School is a PK5 school serving approximately 250 students. We are committed to academic excellence, social-emotional learning, critical thinking, and collaborative problem-solving, while fostering a strong sense of belonging for every member of our community. Our Longfellow community is supportive and collaborative, with a shared goal of ensuring that every student feels included, valued, and empowered with the tools and strategies they need to be successful.
We prioritize explicit, systematic literacy instruction and data-driven practices in grades K2, and implement EL Education across K5 alongside Illustrative Mathematics to promote inquiry, engagement, and deep understanding. Professional collaboration and coaching are central to our work. Each staff member participates in multiple teams, including administration, special education, multilingual/intervention/RTI, and instructional coaching, to support continuous growth and student success.
Our school is grounded in a strong commitment to equity and anti-racist practices. We center restorative approaches, honor multilingual learners as assets, and engage in ongoing reflection and dialogue around identity and bias. As part of Portland Public Schools, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive, supportive environment for both students and staff, with meaningful opportunities for professional growth, collaboration, leadership, and belonging.•Portland Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.
