Teacher Assistant

Job Description

Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania seeks energetic and passionate Teacher Assistants to serve young children with complex needs. The Teacher Assistant will provide supervision, care, and instructional support for Approved Private School serving preschool-aged children.

Essential responsibilities include assisting the PDE certified classroom Teacher with all lessons and activities, providing personal care, monitoring goal progress, supervising children in the classroom and on the playground, and general support of children throughout the day. Teaching assistants support the classroom Teacher by assisting with implementation of IEP's, educational goals, implementing educational and therapeutic strategies as well as assisting with the classroom daily routine. This position involves the entire school year plus a 5 week summer program.

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