Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

Cross Country Education; Newtown Square (Delaware County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) match

Weekly pay

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Cross Country Education is seeking a dependable Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to support students in Newtown Square, PA for the 2026–2027 school year. You will work one-on-one or in small groups to develop academic, behavioral, social, and life skills, assisting teachers with individualized plans and maintaining a safe, inclusive classroom environment.

The role involves aiding daily routines, transitions, and personal care as per each student’s program, collaborating with staff to promote growth

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience supporting children or individuals with special needs preferred.
• Current CPR certification required; ability to complete all required training.
• FBI Fingerprints on file or to be completed.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one or small group support to students with diverse learning needs, fostering academic, behavioral, social, and life skills development.
• Assist teachers with implementing individualized education and behavior support plans while promoting a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment.
• Support students with daily routines, classroom activities, communication, transitions, and personal care needs per each student's program.
• Collaborate with teachers and multidisciplinary staff to encourage student growth and reinforce positive behaviors.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ready for a role where every day brings the opportunity to make an impact? Join Cross Country Education as a dependable and compassionate Personal Care Assistant(PCA), supporting students across early intervention and school-age special education programs in Newtown Square, PA, during the 2026–2027 school year.

Position Overview

• Provide one-on-one or small group support to students with diverse learning needs, fostering academic, behavioral, social, and life skills development.
• Assist teachers with implementing individualized education and behavior support plans while promoting a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment.
• Support students with daily routines, classroom activities, communication, transitions, and personal care needs as appropriate to each student's individualized program.
• Collaborate with teachers and multidisciplinary staff to encourage student growth, reinforce positive behaviors, and support each student's unique learning goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience supporting children or individuals with special needs preferred
• Current hands-on CPRcertification required; ability to complete all required training
• FBI Fingerprints

Why Join Cross Country Education?

• Competitive Pay: Earn $24.00 per hour, based on your experience and qualifications as a based on your experience and qualifications as a Personal Care Assistant(PCA), with weekly pay and opportunities for bonuses and incentives.
• Generous Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a 401(k) match to support your long-term financial goals.
• Work-Life Balance:Enjoy a predictable school schedule with 32.5hours per weekandpaid sick leave.

Cross Country Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Direct-Ed-IND2