Teacher's Aide

The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid holidays

Sick time and personal leave

403b retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Day School at The Children's Institute, Pittsburgh, seeks a Teacher’s Aide to support students and the teaching team in a 10‑month program. You will help with instructional materials, classroom setup, and student activities in a caring, education‑focused environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with personal care as needed, supporting therapists and teachers, and helping students reach their educational goals as part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• One or more years of experience working with children.
• Experience working with exceptional children in an educational setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom team and therapists to support students' educational goals.
• Help teachers prepare for the school day and manage instructional materials.
• Provide personal care, feeding, lifting, positioning, and toileting as needed.
• Assist students across all areas of The Day School as directed.

Skills

Experience with children

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Careers at Our Amazing Place.

At The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh, we’ve built our legacy on being amazing. After more than a century of the highest quality care and service to children and their families, we’re forever proud of our team members who don’t just make a career here – they make a difference.

Job Title:

Teacher’s Aide

Location:

The Day School at The Children’s Institute, 1405 Shady Avenue, Squirrel Hill, PA 15217

Schedule:

Full-time, Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This is a full‑time position that follows a traditional 10‑month school year schedule.

About The Team

The Day School is an approved private school licensed by the Pennsylvania Bureau of Private Academic Schools and approved as a special education school by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Families and school districts alike have connected with our expert educational team to bring specialized education and related services, including autism support and multiple disabilities support, to nearly 200 students from 60+ school districts across western Pennsylvania each year.

About The Position

The Teacher’s Aide is responsible for assisting with the classroom team, behavioral specialists, occupational, speech, and physical therapists, school districts, and families to help our amazing students achieve their educational goals. Responsibilities include:

• Assisting students to use instructional materials and equipment
• Helping Teacher get ready for the school day
• Performing necessary personal care for students
• Performing feeding, lifting, positioning and toileting duties for students as needed
• Assist students in all areas of The Day School as directed

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) or more years of experience working with children.
• Experience working with exceptional children in an educational setting is preferred.
• Clearances: Act 73 FBI, Act 34 Criminal Clearance, Act 33 Child Abuse
• Act 73 FBI, State Act 34-Criminal, and State Act 33-Child Abuse Clearances
• Current and valid CPR and First Aid certification preferred (will provide training)

Amazing Benefits

• Medical and Prescription insurance-Choice of two health plans and networks
• Dental and Vision-Free coverage for team members.
• Personal/Sick Time and Holidays
• Medical, Bereavement, Educational, & Personal Leaves
• Parental leave (birth & adoption) paid-6 weeks
• 403b Retirement Plan – pre-tax & Roth options; employer match after 1 year
• Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program – CI qualifies as non‑profit
• Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development/CEU’s
• Life and Short- & Long-Term Disability insurance
• Credit Union
• Team Member Recognition Events
• Referral bonus
• CPR-employer paid

The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We serve a diverse population of children and families, and we want our workforce to reflect that same diversity. We want all interested individuals to feel welcome in applying for a career at our amazing place – we can't wait to meet you!

The Children's Institute does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, religious creed, AIDS or HIV status, disability, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, union membership, or veteran/military status in employment.