Teacher's Aide

About the Position

• The Teacher’s Aide is responsible for assisting with the classroom team, behavioral specialists, occupational, speech, and physical therapists, school districts, and families to help our amazing students achieve their educational goals. Responsibilities include:
• Assisting students to use instructional materials and equipment
• Helping Teacher get ready for the school day
• Performing necessary personal care for students
• Performing feeding, lifting, positioning and toileting duties for students as needed
• Assist students in all areas of The Day School as directed

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) or more years of experience working with children.
• Experience working with exceptional children in an educational setting is preferred.
• Clearances: Act 73 FBI, Act 34 Criminal Clearance, Act 33 Child Abuse
• Act 73 FBI, State Act 34-Criminal, and State Act 33-Child Abuse Clearances
• Current and valid CPR and First Aid certification preferred (will provide training)

• Amazing Benefits We're proud to offer generous benefits to our team members. Regular full-time team members are eligible for the following benefits:
• Medical and Prescription insurance-Choice of two health plans and networks
• Dental and Vision-Free coverage for team members.
• Personal/Sick Time and Holidays
• Medical, Bereavement, Educational, & Personal Leaves
• Parental leave (birth & adoption) paid-6 weeks
• 403b Retirement Plan – pre-tax & Roth options; employer match after 1 year
• Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program – CI qualifies as non-profit
• Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development/CEU’s
• Life and Short- & Long-Term Disability insurance
• Credit Union
• Team Member Recognition Events
• Referral bonus
• CPR-employer paid

• Are you looking for a position where you can make a lasting impact in the lives of children and their families?
• Are you ready to brighten the future of Amazing Children?
• We want to hear from you!
• The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• We serve a diverse population of children and families, and we want our workforce to reflect that same diversity.
• We want all interested individuals to feel welcome in applying for a career at our amazing place – we can't wait to meet you!
• The Children's Institute does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, religious creed, AIDS or HIV status, disability, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, union membership, or veteran/military status in employment.