Company Description

Easterseals-sepa is a leading nonprofit organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania, dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities to live, learn, work, and play in their communities. With a focus on providing exceptional services, our team of compassionate professionals strives to create an inclusive society where everyone can achieve their fullest potential. Join our community of like-minded individuals, make a lasting impact, and be part of a rewarding career that fosters diversity, compassion, and progress. Help us build a more inclusive and accessible future by applying now to join Easterseals-sepa and contribute to our mission of creating a world of opportunity and empowerment for all.

Job Description

Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania seeks energetic and passionate PDE certified Teachers to serve young children with disabilities within our specialized integrated preschool programs throughout the regional area. Teacher positions include Approved Private School, Early Intervention Center, and Friendship Academy classrooms.

Our center-based programs educate children ages 3-6 with disabilities. Essential duties include classroom instruction, supervising Teacher Assistant staff in the classroom, working with IEP’s to achieve the student’s goals, and collaborating with Therapists, staff members, and administration. We strive to hire those who are passionate about the pediatric special needs population, have strong communications skills, enjoy a team environment and want to make a difference in the lives of those they assist.

We are looking for Teachers who can create fun, engaging and literacy/play-based lessons. This position offers the right candidate an opportunity to become part of our multi-disciplinary supportive team working with children with disabilities and their families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Human Services and/or Social Services required.
• PDE certification in Special Education for Approved Private School and Friendship Academy classrooms, PDE certification in Special Education or PK-4 for Early Intervention classrooms, or emergency-certification eligibility required.
• Experience working with children with Autism a plus.

Additional Information

• Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania is a 501(c)(3) organization for public service loan forgiveness eligibility purposes.
• Please review the background check requirements information located on the ‘Careers’ page of our website: https://www.easterseals.com/sepa/who-we-are/careers-at-easter-seals/
• Easterseals is an equal opportunity provider and an equal opportunity employer.