Teacher Aide
TEACHER AIDE
Orefield, PA
Full Time, M-F Days
KidsPeace – Residential Education Program | Orefield, PA
What We Offer
- Generous PTO
- Tuition assistance & student loan forgiveness options
- Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance.
- Two week paid training program
- Professional growth: ongoing development, training opportunities, and structured career pathways.
- Supportive environment: a collaborative and compassionate team culture.
Position Summary
KidsPeace is seeking Teacher Aides for immediate openings within our Residential program located in Orefield, PA. The Teacher Aide 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 also responsible to provide morning Residential assistance and supervision of students during morning and afternoon transportation.
Full time, Monday through Friday
- 7:00AM – 3:00PM
- No Weekends!
Qualifications
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Valid driver’s license preferred.
- Pursuant of an Associate/Bachelor's Degree in Education, Special Education, Child Development, or a related field preferred, but not required.
Responsibilities
- 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.
About Us
KidsPeace is a private charity committed to supporting the behavioral and mental health needs of children, families, and communities. Since 1882, we have provided psychiatric hospital services, residential treatment, accredited educational programs, and foster care services. Our culture is rooted in compassion, creativity, collaboration, and a dedication to providing hope and healing.