Job 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 physical and developmental disabilities including autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and spina bifida. 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.

Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania is seeking compassionate, energetic, and dedicated Teaching Assistants to support preschool classrooms serving children ages 3–5 years. Our programs provide high-quality educational services to young children with diverse developmental needs, including autism, communication delays, physical disabilities, and other developmental differences.

The Teaching Assistant plays a vital role in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment by supporting the classroom teacher in implementing daily instructional activities, classroom routines, and individualized learning opportunities. Working as part of an interdisciplinary team, the Teaching Assistant helps children develop communication, social-emotional, cognitive, physical, adaptive, and pre-academic skills while fostering independence and positive peer interactions.

Teaching Assistants may support an individual child, small groups of children, or the classroom as a whole based on the needs of the program.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree or coursework in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, or a related field preferred.
• Experience working with preschool-aged children preferred.
• Experience supporting children with developmental delays or disabilities is preferred.

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: https://www.easterseals.com/sepa/who-we-are/careers-at-easter-seals/
• Easterseals is an equal opportunity provider and an equal opportunity employer.