Teacher Assistant - Preschool Early Intervention

Easterseals; Media (Delaware County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to providing exceptional services to children with disabilities. As a Teacher Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting young learners in a Preschool Developmental Delay classroom. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and their families while fostering an inclusive and supportive environment. You will collaborate with a dedicated team to implement Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) and engage children in various educational and therapeutic activities. If you are passionate about making a difference and have a desire to work with children, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; experience with special needs children preferred.
• Higher pay for associate degree or CDA credential holders.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Teacher with lessons and activities in a preschool setting.
• Provide supervision and support to children with disabilities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Instructional support

Behavioral support

Teamwork

Personal care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree or CDA Credential

Job description

Company Description

Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania is a leading nonprofit provider of disability services. We primarily serve children from birth to 8 years with a variety of disabilities including autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, spina bifida and physical and developmental delays. Our services include Approved Private School, special classrooms, summer programs, assistive technology, early intervention programs and various outpatient speech, physical and occupational therapy programs. Our team combines expertise and passion to provide exceptional services to meet the needs of every client we serve. Join our community of like-minded individuals, to make a lasting impact, and be part of a rewarding career that fosters diversity, compassion, and independence. Be part of our mission to provide exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play and their communities.

Job Description

Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania seeks an energetic and passionate Teacher Assistant to serve young children with disabilities within a Preschool Developmental Delay classroom in Media Delaware County PA. The Teacher Assistant will provide supervision, instructional and behavioral support to the students.

Essential responsibilities include assisting the 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 6-week summer program.

Strong communication skills, high energy, and desire to have fun with children in a team setting are 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

• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous work experience with young or special needs children preferred.
• Higher pay rates for associate degree and higher or CDA credential.

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: Careers at Easterseals.
• Easterseals is an equal opportunity provider and an equal opportunity employer.