Teaching Assistant/Personal Care Assistant - Summer Only ESY (School Aged Special Education Classroom)
Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania
Location
Lower Providence Township, Pennsylvania
Quick overview
As Classroom Support Staff, the role involves actively supporting students with both their educational tasks and personal needs throughout the school day, including assisting with academics and fostering independence in daily living skills. This hands-on position requires close collaboration with teachers, therapists, and nursing staff to maintain a safe and engaging learning environment.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma and are preferred to have prior experience working with children with disabilities or challenging behaviors. CPR/First aid certification is also listed as a preferred qualification for this summer-only role.
Job description
- Company Description Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania is a leading nonprofit provider of disability services.
- We primarily serve children from birth to 8 years with a variety of disabilities including autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, spina bifida and physical and developmental delays.
- Our services include Approved Private School, special classrooms, summer programs, assistive technology, early intervention programs and various outpatient speech, physical and occupational therapy programs.
- Our team combines expertise and passion to provide exceptional services to meet the needs of every client we serve.
- Join our community of like-minded individuals, to make a lasting impact, and be part of a rewarding career that fosters diversity, compassion, and independence.
- Be part of our mission to provide exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play and their communities.
Job Description
Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania is seeking compassionate, energetic, and dedicated individuals to join our team as Classroom Support Staff for an Extended School Year (ESY) Program. This is a summer-only opportunity to make a meaningful impact while helping create a fun, engaging, and supportive learning environment for students. The ESY program serves school-age students (ages 6–21) with multiple disabilities, providing continued educational and behavioral support to help maintain and strengthen critical skills over the summer months. Program Schedule: 2 required training days in June Monday – Thursday, June 29th through July 31st As a member of our Classroom Support Team, you will play a critical role in supporting students with both their educational and personal needs throughout the school day. This includes assisting with academic activities, supporting communication and social interactions, and helping students build independence in daily living skills. This is a hands-on, active role that requires flexibility, teamwork, and a positive attitude. You will work closely with teachers, therapists, and nursing to ensure each student is supported in a safe, structured, and engaging environment.
Qualifications
High School Diploma Experience working with children with disabilities and/or challenging behavior preferred. CPR/First aid certification preferred.
Additional Information
Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania is a 501(c)(3) organization for public service loan forgiveness eligibility purposes. Please review the background check requirements information located on the ‘Careers’ page of our website: https://www.easterseals.com/sepa/who-we-are/careers-at-easter-seals/ Easterseals is an equal opportunity provider and an equal opportunity employer.
Department: Education