Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

Ready for a role where every day brings the opportunity to make an impact? Join Cross Country Education as a dependable and compassionate Personal Care Assistant (PCA) , supporting students across early intervention and school-age special education programs in Newtown Square, PA , during the 2026–2027 school year.

Position Overview

• Provide one-on-one or small group support to students with diverse learning needs, fostering academic, behavioral, social, and life skills development.
• Assist teachers with implementing individualized education and behavior support plans while promoting a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment.
• Support students with daily routines, classroom activities, communication, transitions, and personal care needs as appropriate to each student's individualized program.
• Collaborate with teachers and multidisciplinary staff to encourage student growth, reinforce positive behaviors, and support each student's unique learning goals.

Qualifications 

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience supporting children or individuals with special needs preferred
• Current hands-on CPR certification required; ability to complete all required training
• FBI Fingerprints

Why Join Cross Country Education?

• Competitive Pay: Earn $24.00 per hour , based on your experience and qualifications as a based on your experience and qualifications as a Personal Care Assistant (PCA), with weekly pay and opportunities for bonuses and incentives.
• Generous Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a 401(k) match to support your long-term financial goals.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a predictable school schedule with 32.5 hours per week  and  paid sick leave .

Ready to make a difference? Learn more about Cross Country Education:

Cross Country Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Direct-Ed-IND2