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Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Quick overview

The Teacher Assistant supports student learning and co-facilitates classroom activities to ensure the safety and well-being of students. They also teach skills that promote the intellectual, social, and emotional growth of students with special needs.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have at least 48 college credits in education, social work, psychology, or a related field, with a bachelor's degree preferred. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and possess a valid driver's license and auto insurance.

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Job description

  • The Bradley School is a licensed private academy educating close to 200 students who present with special education needs.
  • These students may have learning, emotional and/or behavioral challenges and struggle to succeed in a traditional classroom setting.
  • The Bradley School offers each student a different kind of academic experience and a renewed chance at success.
  • Our experienced staff and our dedication to enhancing the lives of every child we serve are the building blocks of education at the Bradley School.
  • In addition, our classrooms include state-of-the-art resources that are specifically designed to serve the needs of the students.
  • The primary responsibilities of the Teacher Assistant are to support the learning of each student, co-facilitate classroom activities, ensure safety and well-being of students, and teach skills that will lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, social and emotional growth.
  • Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, psychology or related field preferred Minimum of 48 college credits in education, social work, psychology or related field required Must be at least 21 years of age Valid driver’s license and auto insurance Excellent benefits including: Student loan repayment program (We contribute directly to employee's student loan lenders) $1500 Sign on Bonus $2000 Relocation assistance Referral bonuses 20 days of Paid Time Off in the first year of employment Health, dental and vision Coverage 401(k) Life insurance Advanced training opportunities and continuing education credits We are committed to advocacy for children with special needs, care and compassion, and focusing on the inherent strengths of children, youth and families without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or gender.
  • The Bradley Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral bonuses
  • Life insurance
  • Relocation assistance
  • Vision coverage
  • Sign on bonus
  • Student loan repayment program
  • Continuing education credits
  • Advanced training opportunities