Gemma Services

Teacher Elementary - Autism

Gemma Services  •  Plymouth Meeting, PA (Onsite)  •  10 days ago
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Job Description

We are looking for Elementary Teacher’s – Autism Program who believe that strong relationships are the foundation of learning. The right candidate will create a classroom where students feel known, challenged, and encouraged to grow both academically and socially.

Our students are bright, capable children who often need a school environment that recognizes how communication, regulation, and emotional development connect to learning. In this program, academic growth happens through engagement, connection, and meaningful interaction.

Classrooms are supported by a collaborative team that includes teachers, clinicians, developmental specialists, and leadership who work closely together to understand each student and support their growth. Teachers are not working alone. They are part of a thoughtful team focused on helping students build the skills that support independence, communication, and learning.

We are looking for educators who believe that relationships are the foundation of teaching and that students grow best when they are met where they are developmentally. This is an opportunity to help shape a new program and be part of a mission-driven school community committed to helping students with autism thrive.

Education and experience:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Content area teaching certificate is preferred but not required at the time of hire
  • Teachers will need to obtain Pennsylvania certification, and the school will support staff in completing the required coursework and process

Benefits include:

  • 3 health insurance plans included, one at no cost to the employee!
  • 2 dental plans to choose from
  • Educational assistance for professional development and Act 48/CEUs
  • 403b retirement plan with organizational match
  • Group Term Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
  • Short and Long-term Disability coverage
  • Generous paid time off and Personal Holidays
  • Funding for employee self-care activities

Martin Luther School is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Gemma Services

About Gemma Services

Gemma Services was formed in November 2019 by the merger of two longstanding nonprofits, Silver Springs – Martin Luther School and theVillage. Representing more than 300 years combined of providing vital services to individuals in the Philadelphia region. Today Gemma is guided by the vision of a world where every person knows they matter. Gemma accompanies people of all ages through life’s challenges using individualized, data-informed support. With three locations in the Greater Philadelphia region, Gemma provides community-based and residential mental health programs, foster family care, adoption and permanency services, special education through an Approved Private School for K-12 students (Martin Luther School), and prevention programs. More than 3,000 individuals and families participate in Gemma’s programs each year.

Industry
Nonprofit & NGOs
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania
Year Founded
1859
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