Preschool Teacher, Autism Spectrum Disorder

Elwyn; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 57,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision

Earned Wage Access

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Growth

Flexible Schedules

Retirement Savings

Job summary

Elwyn in Philadelphia is seeking a Preschool Teacher to create a developmentally appropriate classroom for children with autism spectrum disorder. The teacher provides consultation to the education team and assists with supervising staff as directed by the Center Director.

Responsibilities include planning lessons and activities, ensuring health and safety, integrating each child’s IEP goals into routines, and monitoring progress with regular observations and assessments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood or Special Education.
• PA Certification in Early Childhood/Special Education.
• Minimum three years’ experience with children with ASD.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• CPR and crisis intervention training per agency protocols.

Responsibilities

• Plan lessons and activities, ensuring support at home.
• Supervise children, maintaining health and safety.
• Integrate IEP goals into classroom routines.
• Monitor progress through observations and assessments.
• Collaborate with parents and school staff on goals and actions.
• Develop curriculum fostering independence and growth.
• Maintain regular communication with parents.
• Delegate staff for inclusion activities.
• Perform CPR/crisis intervention per protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

CPR & crisis intervention

Driving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood/Special Education

PA Certification in Early Childhood/Special Education

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Access

Publisher

Report writer

Job description

Overview

Pay Range: $57,000 to $84,000 based on years of experience

Schedule: M-F 8am to 4pm; Summer ESY is Optional and paid extra.

Join a Team That Changes Lives

For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we’re here to create real change – helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Now, we’re looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives – including your own. You’ll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters.

At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. We offer:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
• Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
• Paid On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
• Flexible Schedules
• Retirement Savings Plan

Join us and be a part of something bigger.

Job Description

Elwyn is seeking a Preschool Teacher who will establish and maintain a developmentally appropriate preschool classroom that fosters a supportive learning environment for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The teacher provides consultation services to the education team, and assists with the supervision of the educational staff as delegated by the Center Director.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare lesson plans, activities, and therapeutic strategies for use in the classroom as well as follow-up activities parents/caregivers may do to support the child's learning at home
• Supervise children at all times ensuring that their health and safety needs are met consistently, as guided by best practices and center policies
• Integrate each child's goals and objectives, as stated in their IEP, into classroom routines and activities
• Maintain and evaluate students through progress monitoring including, but not limited to, classroom observations, data collection, curriculum assessment, and portfolio assessment
• Consult and collaborate with parents, team members, school faculty, and other school/funding agencies regarding goal-related actions to support the child
• Develop and implement curriculum that fosters independence, self-concept, personality, character, emotional, social, physical, and intellectual development of each child
• Maintain rapport and communication with parents on a regular basis through parent newsletters, communication logs, and progress reports
• Delegate staff to participate in inclusion activities
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and crisis intervention using agency-trained protocols
• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood/Special Education; Master's preferred
• PA School Certification in Early Childhood/Special Education
• Three (3) years' experience working with young children with autism spectrum disorder
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated excellent judgment with the ability to independently solve problems and make decisions with little or no need for direct supervision
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actions
• Must be able to perform CPR and crisis intervention using agency-trained protocols
• Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated basic experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; Access, Publisher and report-writer experience preferred
• Must possess a current, valid driver's license in state of residence, have a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience within the United States, and have an acceptable driving record
• 2026-6460

Equal Opportunity Employer

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

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