Assistant Teacher - Philadelphia, PA

$37,440 - $43,680/Yr

Elwyn - Philadelphia, PA

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Philadelphia, PA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Assistant Teacher will support the classroom teacher and related service team in providing educational instruction to children with developmental disabilities, following the guidelines set forth in each student's Individual Educational Program (IEP) and adhering to Pennsylvania Department of Education regulations. This role involves direct interaction with children, assisting in their educational and daily living activities, and contributing to a positive classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher and related service team in management and delivery of all aspects of children's programs and instruction
• Assist classroom teacher in planning and preparation of instructional activities including selection of instructional and collateral educational materials
• Work with children in groups and 1:1 as assigned
• Monitor children's behaviors in the classroom, during lunch and at special activities outside, in the motor room and in the sensory room and provides necessary observations to team members
• Prepare daily classroom materials
• Actively participate in team meetings and other pertinent discussions of children served by the program
• Assist in creating and organizing an optimal classroom environment including, but not limited to, setting up schedules, routines, and workspaces
• Collect data specific to progress monitoring and behavior
• Participate in development and implementation of IEP goals and objectives
• Assist in maintaining consistency and integrity of program by participating in program assessment
• Implement curriculum and Individualized Education Programs as developed by the IEP team
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and crisis intervention using agency-trained protocols
• Assist children with daily living skills including, but not limited to, toileting, participation in classroom mealtimes, hygiene activities, and classroom activities involving dressing
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency; Associate or bachelor's degree in education, special education, early childhood, psychology, or a related field preferred
• Two (2) years' experience working with preschool-age children required; experience working with children with developmental disabilities preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate assessment tools and practices for children ages three to five preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate IEP development and service delivery practices for children ages three to five preferred
• Knowledge of positive behavior supports preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated excellent judgment with the ability to independently solve problems and make decisions with little or no need for direct supervision
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actions
• Must be able to perform CPR and crisis intervention using agency-trained protocols
• Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated intermediate experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint