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Assistant Teacher

Specialized Education Services·Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Full TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 21 hours ago
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Assistant Teacher

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • 17 similar openings in the Philadelphia area · median $38,240
  • 365 days median time this employer’s postings stay open (last 90 days)

About the role

The assistant teacher collaborates with the lead teacher to provide customized academic and behavioral support to students in small groups. They are responsible for monitoring student progress, implementing de-escalation strategies, and ensuring a safe, supervised learning environment.

Company Overview

Shine on as an assistant teacher.

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, is a premier provider of education services for K-12 students who require additional supports to overcome challenges that impede success in a traditional school setting.

SESI partners with school districts to run in-district classrooms and standalone schools that meet the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of special and alternative education students.

Partnering with over 600 school districts nationwide, SESI serves more than 7,000 students.

Join our team members who shine a positive light on our students and uncover the unique learner within.

Have a profound impact, grow, learn, and thrive as part of our team.

What you can expect from us.

Diverse career pathways, mobility up and across our national network, and ongoing professional and leadership development.

Paid training, tuition reimbursement, and credentialing support.

Data-driven, evidence-based learning and instructional models, including SESI’s own positive behavioral interventions and support (PBIS) framework called CASE.

An attractive and robust suite of benefits, including comprehensive healthcare benefits, 401(k) with employer match, employee assistance program, mental health support, fertility and family building, and more.

Smaller class sizes in diverse educational settings.

Overview

Advance student potential—and your own—as you collaborate with the teacher to work with small groups of students in delivering individualized services and support. Realize the joy of possibility as you monitor student behavior, track educational progress, communicate with parents, and reinforce learning and skills through our proven model.

Responsibilities

  • Work with a diverse group of students from varying developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Lead small group instruction as you implement the SESI academic rotational model.
  • Partner with the teacher in providing customized behavior and academic support and conducting formal and informal assessments.
  • Reinforce students’ learning of teacher-introduced materials and skills by assigning relevant tasks, using data to determine appropriate materials, and completing one-on-one tutorials.
  • Assist the teacher with large group activities, grading work, guiding independent study or enrichment activities, and providing accommodations and modifications as necessary.
  • Utilize behavior support and intervention strategies.
  • Implement de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical restraint if necessary to maintain the safety of students and staff.
  • Support the creation and implementation of daily plans.
  • Support, document, and track student growth and progress toward academic, social, and emotional goals.
  • Supervise students and ensure they are always monitored, including to and from appropriate school locations.
  • Work in collaboration with other teachers, assistant teachers, and related service providers to address students’ needs.

Qualifications

High school diploma required; college experience or bachelor’s degree highly preferred. Experience working with students with special needs in an educational setting preferred.

Posted

Salary Range

Starting from USD $19.00/Hr. Physical Requirements

Ability to run short distances and move swiftly in response to student needs, including bending, kneeling, and crouching.

Ability to lift and assist students with mobility challenges, often requiring the handling of up to 50 pounds or more.

Skill in managing fine motor tasks, such as helping students with writing, manipulating small objects, or using adaptive devices.

Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to 8 hours daily.

Capacity to notice and respond to non-verbal cues from students Capacity to remain calm and composed during physically and emotional demanding situations, ensuring student safety and well-being Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

FullBloom is an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity has been and will continue to be a fundamental principle at FullBloom, where employment is based on personal capabilities and qualifications.

The company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to age (40 and over); color; gender, physical or mental disability; mental status; civil union/domestic partnership; national origin; ancestry; citizenship status; race; religion; creed; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions; gender; political affiliation; veteran status and uniformed servicemember status; genetic information (including testing and characteristics); or any other consideration protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

A high school diploma is required, while college experience or a bachelor's degree is highly preferred. Previous experience working with students with special needs in an educational setting is also preferred.

  • high school
  • bachelor degree
  • Communication
  • Documentation
  • Collaboration
  • Physical restraint
  • Data tracking
  • Student supervision
  • Crisis management
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Classroom management
  • Individualized instruction
  • Academic support
  • Behavioral intervention
  • Special education support
  • Small group instruction
  • Assessment support

Benefits

  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid training
  • Mental health support
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Employee assistance program
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits
  • Credentialing support
  • Fertility and family building

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Posted
Aug 27, 2026
Closes
Aug 27, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Specialized Education Services

We build bright futures. Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) team members shine a positive light on students and advocate passionately for the unique learner within. As a national school network, we partner with local school districts to run in-district classrooms and...

IndustryEducation Administration Programs
TypePrivately Held
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Assistant teacher roles are steady in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, assistant teacher openings are typically tied to ongoing classroom support needs, making them a steady option for candidates with child care experience. This role is competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma, two years of child care and development experience, current clearances, health certifications, and the ability to meet physical demands like lifting 35 pounds. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your clearances and certification status before applying.

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