Job Description

Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania Early Intervention center seeks energetic and passionate Teacher Assistants to serve young children with disabilities within our specialized preschool program in the Levittown section of Bucks County . The Teacher Assistant will provide supervision, instructional and behavioral support to the students.

Essential responsibilities include assisting the PDE certified classroom Teacher with all lessons and activities, providing personal care, taking data, organizing and supervising children in various educational and therapeutic activities throughout the day. The successful candidate must have the ability to assist the classroom Teacher with working on Individualized Educational Plans (IEP)and implementing strategies as well as assisting with the daily routine of implementing the preschool program in a safe environment. This position involves the school year plus a 5 or 6 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

• Not Public Transit Accessible*
• High School Diploma/GED required
• College credits in education or related field a plus.
• CDA or willingness to obtain CDA a plus.
• Prior experience working with preschool-aged children with developmental delays.

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 of Southeastern Pennsylvania is a workplace with a COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
• Easterseals is an equal opportunity provider and an equal opportunity employer.