Teacher Assistant I

Job Description

Job Description

Do you want to work for a company that puts people first?

…. where you feel appreciated?
….where they invest in you?
…. where you can witness the power of your impact on a daily basis?
…. where people from all walks of life feel included?

Come join us at SPIN! For the last 45 years, we have been a local leader in the support of children and adults with autism and intellectual disabilities. We were named Top Workplace for six consecutive years in the Delaware Valley and recognized for Best in Training. SPIN’s Early Childhood Program is rated Keystone Star 4 Status which is the highest level of achievement for early learning programs in Pennsylvania.

SPIN is looking for caring, creative, and committed people to help individuals achieve a life full of possibilities. You see, possibilities are HUGE with us. Whether you are an employee, an individual we support, or a family, we start by dreaming big and imagining what is possible. We then discover and develop each person’s strengths, resources, and abilities to make that dream a reality. We build an environment of inclusion and hope around you where that dream can grow.

Your role on the dream team: Teacher Assistant at Drummond Road

A day in the life of the Teacher Assistant:

• Be part of a professional early intervention team, which includes teachers, speech, occupational, and physical therapists.
• Evaluate preschool-age children using a team approach.
• Assist in developing comprehensive evaluation reports, plan, and implement Individual Educational Plan.
• Assist teachers in an inclusive preschool setting with children who are typically developing and those with special needs
• Assists in providing direct supervision, care and support to children.
• Carry out educational, creative and recreational activities in classroom or play park.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 10:30AM-6:00PM (40 Hours)

Benefits Include: Health Insurance, Dental/Vision, 403B Retirement Plan, Life Insurance, Tuition Assistance

The tools you need:

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• 1-2 years experience working with young children.
• Good organizational skills.
• Clear, pleasant and courteous communicator, both written and oral.
• Dedication to young children.