Preschool Teacher, Autism Spectrum Disorder Position Available In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Preschool Teacher, Autism Spectrum Disorder Elwyn paid time off, tuition reimbursement United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Jun 20, 2025

Overview Pay Range:

$57,000 to $84,000 for 10-Month year; Summers are Optional and paid extra if worked.

Schedule:

8am to 4pm M-F Please Note that PA Teacher Certification is required, see below for specific details Join a Team That Changes Lives For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we’re here to create real change – helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives. Now, we’re looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives – including your own. You’ll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters. At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others.

We offer:

Generous Paid Time Off
Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
Paid On-the-Job Training
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
Flexible Schedules
Retirement Savings Plan Join us and be a part of something bigger. Apply today. Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The teacher establishes and maintains a developmentally appropriate preschool classroom that fosters a supportive learning environment for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The teacher provides consultation services to the education team, and assists with the supervision of the educational staff as delegated by the Center Director.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare lesson plans, activities, and therapeutic strategies for use in the classroom as well as follow-up activities parents/caregivers may do to support the child’s learning at home
Supervise children at all times ensuring that their health and safety needs are met consistently, as guided by best practices and center policies
Integrate each child’s goals and objectives, as stated in their IEP, into classroom routines and activities
Maintain and evaluate students through progress monitoring including, but not limited to, classroom observations, data collection, curriculum assessment, and portfolio assessment
Consult and collaborate with parents, team members, school faculty, and other school/funding agencies regarding goal-related actions to support the child
Develop and implement curriculum that fosters independence, self-concept, personality, character, emotional, social, physical, and intellectual development of each child
Maintain rapport and communication with parents on a regular basis through parent newsletters, communication logs, and progress reports
Delegate staff to participate in inclusion activities
Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and crisis intervention using agency-trained protocols
Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

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Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood/Special Education; Master’s preferred
PA School Certification in Early Childhood/Special Education
Three (3) years’ experience working with young children with autism spectrum disorder
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 basic experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; Access, Publisher and report-writer experience preferred
Must have current, valid driver’s license in state of residence, three (3) years driving experience in the United States, and acceptable driving record 2025-2405 Equal Opportunity Employer Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.