School-Based Optician – Help Kids See Clearly

Eyes On Eyecare; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Dental Insurance

Job summary

Vision To Learn is seeking a full-time Optician in Philadelphia, PA to deliver eye screenings and glasses to K–12 students in underserved communities. The role focuses on inside lane or mobile clinic exams, with a Monday–Friday schedule and occasional Saturdays per year.

The ideal candidate has an Optician Diploma (and ABO/COA/COT/NCLE certifications preferred), strong interpersonal skills, and comfort working with children.

Qualifications

• Must have Optician Diploma and (optionally) Optician Certification (COA, COT, NCLE, ABO).
• Experience assisting children and families in diverse settings is a plus.
• Proficient with basic Microsoft Office applications and EHR systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inside lane eye exams in schools or community buildings with licensed optometrist.
• Operate mobile eye clinic as needed and maintain inventory.
• Take measurements and fit frames per prescriptions; assist with frame selections.
• Complete daily reports and meet deadlines; follow health and safety protocols.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Spanish skills

Education

Optician Diploma

Optician Certification (COA, COT, NCLE, ABO)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Word

EHR systems

Project management tools

Job description

Vision To Learn is seeking a full-time Optician in Philadelphia, PA to deliver eye screenings and glasses to K–12 students in underserved communities. The role focuses on inside lane or mobile clinic exams, with a Monday–Friday schedule and occasional Saturdays per year.

The ideal candidate has an Optician Diploma (and ABO/COA/COT/NCLE certifications preferred), strong interpersonal skills, and comfort working with children.