The Valley Day School·Lower Makefield Township, Pennsylvania
Support an assigned student's academic and social-emotional learning under the direction of a classroom teacher. Responsibilities include implementing behavior plans, collecting data, and maintaining a safe learning environment.
Description The Valley Day School, one of the leading Approved Private Schools in Bucks County, is looking for passionate 1:1s who want to inspire, innovate and ignite student learning!
Successful candidates will become a vital part of our school staff. Located on a beautiful wooded 10.4-acre suburban campus in Morrisville, PA, we work closely with families, community supports and educational partners to promote student success. We offer a competitive salary and each classroom is equipped with stage-of-the art projectors, computers and other helpful teaching tools. Job Summary: Support an assigned individual student under the direction of the Classroom Teacher to facilitate student social-emotional and academic learning.
*Work closely with the Classroom Teacher to provide behavioral structure and instructional support during lessons *Responsible for collecting and submitting behavioral point sheets, individual behavior plans, lunch selections, and other classroom data collection as needed *Help maintain a safe and supportive learning environment Provide opportunities to student to learn and strengthen social skills through the school-wide Positive Behavior Intervention System *Helps students to develop social-emotional and verbal skills while helping reduce socially significant actions *Follows behavior plans and other protocols developed for students, and assists with behaviors under the direction of the Classroom Teacher and Behavioral Support Team Training/Development: *Complete training in Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and apply skills to respond to urgent student situations to deescalate behavioral problems *Collaborate with the Clinical Team to create, and then implement, individualized behavior plans for students? Serves as a mandated reporter of child abuse/neglect under PA state law. *Perform other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the building and teaching team. Minimum Qualifications/Experience: High School Diploma Valley Day School is an equal opportunity employer. Very competitive hourly rate depending on experience. Hours are 8:00am - 2:30pm, 5 days per week, M, T, W, Th & F. 30 hours per week.
Candidates must possess a high school diploma. Experience with behavioral support and a willingness to undergo CPI training are expected.
Market context
In Pennsylvania, classroom teacher openings often draw candidates with early-childhood or childcare experience, especially when child development knowledge and classroom routines are part of the role. These positions can be competitive because employers look for strong organization, communication, time management, and current First Aid/CPR certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm the original posting for any credential or schedule details before applying.