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At The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh, we’ve built our legacy on being amazing. After more than a century of the highest quality care and service to children and their families, we’re forever proud of our team members who don’t just make a career here – they make a difference.
Job Title: Teacher’s Aide
Location: The Day School at The Children’s Institute, 1405 Shady Avenue, Squirrel Hill, PA 15217
Entry-Level Rate: $17.50/hour, additional compensation based on experience.
Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This is a full-time position that follows a traditional school year schedule.
About the Team
The Day School is an approved private school licensed by the Pennsylvania Bureau of Private Academic Schools and approved as a special education school by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Families and school districts alike have connected with our expert educational team to bring specialized education and related services, including autism support and multiple disabilities support, to nearly 200 students from 60+ school districts across western Pennsylvania each year.
About the Position
The Teacher’s Aide is responsible for assisting with the classroom team, behavioral specialists, occupational, speech, and physical therapists, school districts, and families to help our amazing students achieve their educational goals. Responsibilities include:
Assisting students to use instructional materials and equipment
Helping Teacher get ready for the school day
Performing necessary personal care for students
Performing feeding, lifting, positioning and toileting duties for students as needed
Assist students in all areas of The Day School as directed
Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent.
One (1) or more years of experience working with children.
Experience working with exceptional children in an educational setting is preferred.
Clearances: Act 73 FBI, Act 34 Criminal Clearance, Act 33 Child Abuse
Act 73 FBI, State Act 34-Criminal, and State Act 33-Child Abuse Clearances
Current and valid CPR and First Aid certification preferred (will provide training)
Amazing Benefits
We’re proud to offer generous benefits to our team members. Regular full-time team members are eligible for the following benefits:
Medical and Prescription insurance-Choice of two health plans and networks
Dental and Vision-Free coverage for team members.
Personal/Sick Time and Holidays
Medical, Bereavement, Educational, & Personal Leaves
Parental leave (birth & adoption) paid-6 weeks
403b Retirement Plan – pre-tax & Roth options; employer match after 1 year
Student Loan Refinancing Program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program – CI qualifies as non-profit
Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Development/CEU’s
Life and Short- & Long-Term Disability insurance
Credit Union
Team Member Recognition Events
Referral bonus
CPR-employer paid
Are you looking for a position where you can make a lasting impact in the lives of children and their families? Are you ready to brighten the future of Amazing Children? We want to hear from you!
The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We serve a diverse population of children and families, and we want our workforce to reflect that same diversity. We want all interested individuals to feel welcome in applying for a career at our amazing place – we can’t wait to meet you!
The Children’s Institute does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, religious creed, AIDS or HIV status, disability, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, union membership, or veteran/military status in employment.
To apply for this job please visit www.amazingkids.org.