Job Description

Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania seeks energetic and passionate Teacher Assistants to serve young children with complex needs. The Teacher Assistant will provide supervision, care, and instructional support for Approved Private School serving preschool-aged children.

Essential responsibilities include assisting the PDE certified classroom Teacher with all lessons and activities, providing personal care, monitoring goal progress, supervising children in the classroom and on the playground, and general support of children throughout the day. Teaching assistants support the classroom Teacher by assisting with implementation of IEP's, educational goals, implementing educational and therapeutic strategies as well as assisting with the classroom daily routine. This position involves the entire school year plus a 5 week summer program.

Strong communication skills, high energy, and desire to have fun with children in a team setting a must! This position provides an excellent opportunity to be employed within a well-established program as part of our support team working with children with disabilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• College credits in education or related field preferred.
• CDA or willingness to obtain CDA preferred.
• Prior experience working with preschool-aged children, children with disabilities, or experience supporting children with complex medical preferred.

Additional Information

• Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania is a 501(c)(3) organization for public service loan forgiveness eligibility purposes.
• Please review the background check requirements information located on the ‘Careers’ page of our website: https://www.easterseals.com/sepa/who-we-are/careers-at-easter-seals
• Easterseals is an equal opportunity provider and an equal opportunity employer.