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KidsPeace Childrens Hospital
TEACHER 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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TEACHER AIDE
Orefield, PA Direct Client/Patient Care Full Time, M-F Days Req # 34922 KidsPeace - Residential Education Program | Orefield, PA What We Offer Generous PTO Tuition assistance & student loan forgiveness options Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance. Two week paid training program Professional growth: ongoing development, training opportunities, and structured career pathways. Supportive environment: a collaborative and compassionate team culture. Position Summary KidsPeace is seeking Teacher Aides for immediate openings within our Residential program located in Orefield, PA. The Teacher Aide is responsible for providing overall assistance to the teacher by assisting in designing and delivering instructional systems and therapeutic treatment plans for school-age children. The Teacher Aide is also responsible to provide morning Residential assistance and supervision of students during morning and afternoon transportation. Full‑time, Monday through Friday 7:00AM - 3:00PM No Weekends! Qualifications Must be 21 years of age or older. High school diploma or equivalent required. Valid driver's license preferred. Pursuant of an Associate/Bachelor's Degree in Education, Special Education, Child Development, or a related field preferred, but not required. Responsibilities Assist the Teacher with instructional planning and implementation, keeping records, setting up activities, and any other duties deemed necessary by the teacher. Support implementation of the behavior modification system and provide crisis prevention techniques within the classroom. Provide supervision whenever necessary. About Us KidsPeace is a private charity committed to supporting the behavioral and mental health needs of children, families, and communities. Since 1882, we have provided psychiatric hospital services, residential treatment, accredited educational programs, and foster care services. Our culture is rooted in compassion, creativity, collaboration, and a dedication to providing hope and healing.Competitive pay:
$15.00-$18.00 per hour, based on education and experience. KidsPeace is proud to be an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity. KidsPeace is the employer of choice in the mental and behavioral healthcare field. As a KidsPeace associate, you can expect the following:- Competitive compensation structures and the opportunity for associates to gather valuable practical experience and advance careers much more quickly than at other providers.
- Generous paid time off that we actively encourage our associates to use which promotes a work/life balance.
- Tuition assistance and a student loan forgiveness program to ensure that when you work to improve your ability to help our clients, you can rely on KidsPeace to support you.
- Comprehensive benefits package including life and disability insurance as well as pet insurance!
- An organizational culture filled with respect and the comradery of like-minded colleagues who live the mission to Give Hope, Help and Healing to Children, Adults and Those Who Love Them.