Instructional Assistant

Universal Health Services; Upper Emilie (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid time off

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription plans

401(k) with match

Stock plan discount

SoFi student loan program

Career development

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Universal Health Services’ Lifeworks Day School in Levittown, PA seeks an energetic Instructional Assistant to support our ASD program for the 2026-2027 academic year. You will assist teachers with individuals and groups, reinforce classroom material, and provide one-to-one educational support in a collaborative setting.

The role offers a $2,000 sign-on bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years related college coursework or Associate Degree.
• Experience with adolescents with behavioral health challenges in a school setting is desirable.
• Ability to support teachers and students in a therapeutic educational environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom management assistance to the teacher when working with students individually and in class.
• Reinforce material introduced by the teacher to the class.
• Offer educational assistance to students on a one-to-one basis.
• Complete tasks in the classroom related to environment, materials, and operations (grading, researching, phone calls, etc.).

Skills

Classroom management

Individualized support

Educational assistance

Collaboration

Education

Associate Degree

2 years related coursework

Job description

Responsibilities

We are seeking an energetic, collaborative, and experienced Instructional Assistant to support our ASD Program at our Lifeworks Day School in Levittown, PA for the 2026-2027 Academic School Year.

$2,000 Sign On Bonus Available

The LifeWorksSchools are licensed specialty therapeutic day schools for students in middle and high school effected by social, emotional, or behavioral health challenges.LifeWorkscomprehensive educational curriculum is individualized and designed to actively engage each student throughout the day to achieve positive, pro-social behavioral and educational outcomes. Our unique balance of academic rigor and a continuum of evidence based educational/therapeutic supports makeLifeWorksthe regional provider of choice.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide classroom management assistance to teacher when working with students on an individual basis as well as the entire class.
2. Reinforce material already introduced by the teacher to the class.
3. Provide educational assistance to students on a one to one basis.
4. Completes tasks assigned by teacher pertaining to classroom environment, educational materials, and other operational functions in the classroom, i.e. grading papers, researching materials, phone calls, point sheet tabulation, etc.

Benefit Highlights:

• 2K SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Tuition Reimbursement

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years related college course work or Associate Degree.
• Prior experience working with adolescent with behavioral health challenges within a school setting is highly desirable.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.