Find & Apply For Special Education Teacher Jobs in Jeannette, Pennsylvania

Brightside Academy is looking for a caring, confident Lead Teacher to create a safe, engaging classroom where children can learn, grow, and thrive. With more than 30 early learning centers across Pennsylvania, Brightside offers a supportive team, nationally recognized curriculum, modern classrooms, and meaningful opportunities to build your career in early childhood education. Why Brightside Academy We invest in our teachers with competitive pay, career growth, and benefits that support you both inside and outside the classroom: $1000 sign-on bonus opportunity Medical, dental, and vision plan options Up to 25 paid days off plus 9 paid holidays 401(k) & Roth plans with company match Free short-term disability and life insurance Child care discounts Free CDA certification training and credentialing support Professional development and advancement opportunities Bonus opportunities, employee discounts, commuter benefits, and more What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, Psychology, Social Work, or a related human services field; or an Associate's degree in one of these fields plus at least 2 years of experience working with children Strong classroom management, organization, and communication skills A nurturing, dependable, energetic approach to working with children Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment Ability to read/write English and use basic Microsoft Office tools What You'll Do Lead a high-quality, age-appropriate classroom experience Create and implement engaging lesson plans and learning activities Maintain a safe, welcoming, and well-organized classroom Support each child's developmental needs and adjust activities as needed Partner with families through clear, positive communication Work closely with assistant teachers and center leadership Follow all health, safety, licensing, and classroom-ratio requirements Join us at Brightside Academy and build a meaningful career with a team that values your expertise, supports your growth, and gives you the tools to create lasting impact for children, families, and your community. To learn more, visit: https://www.brightsideacademy.com/careers EEO/M/F The $1,000 sign-on bonus is paid in three installments at 30 days, 60 days, and 90 days. Candidates must start within 30 days of accepting the offer. Minimum education for bonus eligibility is an associate degree in ECE or Elementary Education with 18 ECE credits and the candidate must be hired into a Lead Teacher position in a program classroom .