Teacher, Family Position Available In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Teacher, Family Elwyn paid time off, tuition reimbursement United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Jun 20, 2025
Overview 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 plans and implements an educational program designed for parents and guardians to meet the individual social, emotional, physical, and cognitive needs of class participants including but not limited to how to use positive discipline, improve child-rearing attitudes and skills, and set age-appropriate expectations through center-based education.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare educational materials required to implement curriculum in daily activity plan including but not limited to specific topics for parenting education (e.g., safety, nutrition, child development, discipline, bonding)
Maintain an orderly physical environment conducive to optimal growth and development of children using educational best practices and best principles
Write periodic parental progress reports for submission to Philadelphia Department of Human Services (DHS)
Prepare and periodically update lesson plans and/or list of age-appropriate activities including but not limited to parent-child interaction lessons/activities to be posted in the classroom
Teach parents of the children in the classroom about their child’s developmental level by explaining what their children do well, and train parents to support the child in a safe and nurturing environment which will reduce the risk of abuse or neglect of young children in families that are in stressful situations
Plan activities and organize materials that enable parents to understand and work on their child’s developmental goals including but not limited to how to use positive discipline, set age-appropriate expectations, and age-appropriate play activities
Role model appropriate behavior for parents, assistants, and volunteers including but not limited to interacting with peers, communicating with others, appropriate parent/child interactions for play and assisting child with age-appropriate tasks, as well as providing appropriate mental and physical stimulation, discipline, and structure
Conduct developmental screenings using standardized assessments for each child and develop goals based on the child’s level of performance
Supervise personnel and volunteers assigned to assist with daily group activities
Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) using agency-trained protocols
Change diapers and monitor toileting using universal precautions
Perform other duties as assigned

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR

Program Director

DIRECT REPORTS

Teacher Aide

CONTACTS

Staff, parents, participants

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, or related discipline, or equivalent experience
One (1) year experience in parent education/training and child development
Two (2) years’ experience teaching and/or working with young children developing, planning and implementing a classroom curriculum
Ability to screen children for developmental delays using agency-provided tools
Non-profit human service experience highly 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 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 preferred 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.