Merakey·Coraopolis, Pennsylvania
Provide professional Adult Day Program activities for individuals with developmental disabilities. Focus areas include vocational training, cognitive development, and the refinement of independent living and social skills.
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 seeking a Program Instructor to join our team, at the program in Coraopolis, PA.
Earn $21/hour with the selection of the Enhanced Pay Option.
Earn $23/hour with the selection of the Enhanced Pay Option and a qualified degree.
This is professional work providing Adult Day Program activities (i.e., vocational training, refinement of independent living skills, cognitive development, social skills, appropriate use of leisure time, mobility, sensory and perceptual motor skills, etc.) for Individuals with developmental disabilities. A high degree of flexibility, organizational skills and creativity is required of this employee.
Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits [https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits]
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. [https://youtu.be/MD3KtxmS7qo] 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!
A high school diploma with IDD experience is required, though a Bachelor's or Associate degree is preferred. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and demonstrate strong flexibility and organizational skills.
Market context
In Pennsylvania, Program Instructor roles are commonly tied to community, education, and disability-support settings, where employers look for candidates who can lead activities, stay organized, and work well with individuals with developmental disabilities. These positions can be competitive because a bachelor’s degree is preferred, but relevant experience and a valid driver’s license may also strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then tailor your resume to show leadership, creativity, and direct support experience.