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Merakey

Program Aide

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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$37,202 / year median in Pennsylvania

+5% projected growth

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Program Aide Merakey $16/hr or 18/hr with the selection of enhanced pay. Position Details This role provides program assistance and direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) attending an adult training facility. This person leads progr tuition reimbursement, retirement plan United States, Pennsylvania, Coraopolis 140 Coketown Road (Show on map) Aug 03, 2026 Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seekinga Program Aideto join our team at our program inCoraopolis, PA. If you are a Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health aide or always wanted to be one, this is the opportunity for you as we are hiring immediately! We providePAIDtraining. Earn $16/hr or 18/hr with the selection of enhanced pay. Position Details This role provides program assistance and direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) attending an adult training facility. This person leads program activities in conjunction with the Program Instructor. Position may be involved in Community Participation and Support and/or Community engagement activities. Benefits Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support. Retirement plan
  • both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions. DailyPay
  • access your pay when you need it!
On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources. Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services. Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships. Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle. Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes. Learn more about our full benefits package
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merakey.org/careers/benefits About Merakey Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply! The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Position requires flexibility, creativity, leadership, and organizational skills
  • Valid and current driver's license