Teaching Assistant/Personal Care Assistant - Summer Only ESY (School Aged Special Education Classroo

Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania is a leading nonprofit provider of disability services. We primarily serve children from birth to 8 years with a variety of disabilities including autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, spina bifida and physical and developmental delays. Our services include Approved Private School, special classrooms, summer programs, assistive technology, early intervention programs and various outpatient speech, physical and occupational therapy programs.  Our team combines expertise and passion to provide exceptional services to meet the needs of every client we serve. Join our community of like-minded individuals, to make a lasting impact, and be part of a rewarding career that fosters diversity, compassion, and independence. Be part of our mission to provide exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play and their communities.

Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania is seeking compassionate, energetic, and dedicated individuals to join our team as Classroom Support Staff for an Extended School Year (ESY) Program. This is a summer-only opportunity to make a meaningful impact while helping create a fun, engaging, and supportive learning environment for students.

The ESY program serves school-age students (ages 6–21) with multiple disabilities, providing continued educational and behavioral support to help maintain and strengthen critical skills over the summer months.

Program Schedule:

• 2 required training days in June

• Monday – Thursday, June 29th through July 31st

As a member of our Classroom Support Team, you will play a critical role in supporting students with both their educational and personal needs throughout the school day. This includes assisting with academic activities, supporting communication and social interactions, and helping students build independence in daily living skills.

This is a hands-on, active role that requires flexibility, teamwork, and a positive attitude. You will work closely with teachers, therapists, and nursing to ensure each student is supported in a safe, structured, and engaging environment.

• High School Diploma
• Experience working with children with disabilities and/or challenging behavior preferred.
• CPR/First aid certification preferred.

• 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.