Teacher Aide jobs in Allentown, PA

Job Summary

The Teacher Aide I is responsible for providing overall assistance to the teacher by assisting in designing and delivering instructional systems and therapeutic treatment plans for school-age children. The Teacher Aide is responsible to provide A.M. residential assistance and supervision of students during A.M. and P.M. transportation.

Job Duties/ Essential Functions

• Assist the Teacher with instructional planning and implementation, keeping records, setting up activities, and any other duties deemed necessary by the teacher.
• Support implementation of the behavior modification system and provide crisis prevention techniques within the classroom. Provide supervision whenever necessary.
• Fully perform restraints as necessary when ordered by a licensed professional using the current approved KidsPeace restraint methodology on youth who may weigh in excess of 250 pounds and who are verbally or physically threatening or otherwise presenting a threat to themselves or others.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications (Education, Training and Experiences)

1. High School Diploma Required.
2. Pursuant of an Associate/Bachelor's Degree in Education, Special Education, Child Development, or a related field preferred.
3. Must be at least 21 years of age.
4. Valid driver's license required.
5. Ability to obtain SCM certification and CPR/First Aid certification during New Associate Orientation.

Rate: $15-$18 hourly, opportunities to work in the summer

KidsPeace offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package.