Elwyn of Pennsylvania and Delaware

Provides behavioral health services and recovery

Preschool Teacher - Center-based Program

Early Childhood EducationUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timePhiladelphia, PA, USA$57k - $84k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Early Childhood/Special Education is required; a master's degree is preferred.
PA School Certification in Early Childhood/Special Education is required.
Three years of experience working with young children with autism spectrum disorder are required.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and manage and prioritize multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills are required.
Ability to exercise independent judgment, solve problems, make decisions with little or no direct supervision, anticipate needed changes, identify problem areas, and take effective action.
Ability to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and crisis intervention using agency-trained protocols is required.
Customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills are required.
Basic experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, is required.
A current, valid driver's license in the state of residence, at least two years of driving experience within the United States, and an acceptable driving record are required.

Responsibilities

Prepare classroom lesson plans, activities, and therapeutic strategies, including follow-up activities parents or caregivers can use to support learning at home.
Supervise children at all times and consistently meet their health and safety needs in accordance with best practices and center policies.
Integrate each child's IEP goals and objectives into classroom routines and activities.
Monitor and evaluate student progress through classroom observations, data collection, curriculum assessment, and portfolio assessment.
Consult and collaborate with parents, team members, school faculty, and other school or funding agencies on goal-related actions to support each child.
Develop and implement curriculum fostering each child's independence, self-concept, personality, character, emotional, social, physical, and intellectual development.
Maintain regular communication with parents through newsletters, communication logs, and progress reports.
Delegate staff participation in inclusion activities.
Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and crisis intervention using agency-trained protocols.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with Microsoft Access, Publisher, and report-writing software is preferred.

Overview

Pay Range: $57,000 to $84,000 based on years of experience

Schedule: M-F 8am to 4pm; Summer ESY is Optional and paid extra.

Join a Team That Changes Lives

For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we’re here to create real change – helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Now, we’re looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives – including your own. You’ll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters.

At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. We offer:

Generous Paid Time Off
Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
Paid On-the-Job Training
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
Flexible Schedules
Retirement Savings Plan

Join us and be a part of something bigger. Apply today.

Job Description

Elwyn is seeking a Preschool Teacher who will establish and maintain a developmentally appropriate preschool classroom that fosters a supportive learning environment for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The teacher provides consultation services to the education team, and assists with the supervision of the educational staff as delegated by the Center Director.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepare lesson plans, activities, and therapeutic strategies for use in the classroom as well as follow-up activities parents/caregivers may do to support the child's learning at home
Supervise children at all times ensuring that their health and safety needs are met consistently, as guided by best practices and center policies
Integrate each child's goals and objectives, as stated in their IEP, into classroom routines and activities
Maintain and evaluate students through progress monitoring including, but not limited to, classroom observations, data collection, curriculum assessment, and portfolio assessment
Consult and collaborate with parents, team members, school faculty, and other school/funding agencies regarding goal-related actions to support the child
Develop and implement curriculum that fosters independence, self-concept, personality, character, emotional, social, physical, and intellectual development of each child
Maintain rapport and communication with parents on a regular basis through parent newsletters, communication logs, and progress reports
Delegate staff to participate in inclusion activities
Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and crisis intervention using agency-trained protocols
Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood/Special Education; Master's preferred
PA School Certification in Early Childhood/Special Education
Three (3) years' experience working with young children with autism spectrum disorder
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities
Demonstrated strong attention to detail
Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills
Demonstrated excellent judgment with the ability to independently solve problems and make decisions with little or no need for direct supervision
Demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actions
Must be able to perform CPR and crisis intervention using agency-trained protocols
Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated basic experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; Access, Publisher and report-writer experience preferred
Must possess a current, valid driver's license in state of residence, have a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience within the United States, and have an acceptable driving record

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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About the Company

Elwyn of Pennsylvania and Delaware

Provides behavioral health services and recovery

Elwyn of Pennsylvania and Delaware provides behavioral health services to people with mental illness and addictions to improve their quality of life. The organization runs programs across six states (Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island) and serves more than 7,000 individuals using a person-centered approach, with services delivered in communities to support recovery. Compared with others, it distinguishes itself through its broad geographic reach and focus on individualized care that centers on the needs and goals of each person. The overarching goal is to help people find hope and achieve lasting recovery and improved well-being.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Lincoln, RI
Founded: Not listed

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