Teacher IV

SPIN

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Provide academic instruction and coaching to children aged 3-5 in inclusive preschool settings to enhance their development. Develop and implement Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team of therapists.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or Special Education and are looking to obtain your PA Teaching Certification I or II within the next two years. You possess good organizational skills, basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, and strong communication abilities.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Early Childhood Education

Special Education

PA Teaching Certification

Microsoft Office

Word

Outlook

Covid-19 Vaccination

Job Description

  

Come Join Us at SPIN!

Are you a Teacher with a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education or Special Education looking to earn your PA Teaching Certification I or II in the next 2 years?

 Join SPIN as a Teacher! We provide career pathing, individual supervision, professional development, continuing education, and tuition reimbursement to our employees. 

Did you know that our benefits start immediately after your completion of training and are only $5 per pay for employee only coverage?

A Teacher provides academic instruction to 3-5-year-old children in their natural environment creating learning opportunities.  A Teacher provides coaching support and services to meet the needs of the child as well as the needs of the family related to enhancing the child development in different areas. 

Accountabilities of a Teacher at SPIN 

  • Be part of a professional early intervention team, which includes other teachers, speech, occupational, and physical therapists. 
  • Gathers and completes assessments covering all developmental areas to develop the educational plan. 
  • Coordinates the assessment process to determine the chosen outcomes, needs, preferences and capabilities of children by gathering information and informing their families about what to expect throughout the assessment process. 
  • Develop comprehensive evaluation reports, plan, and implement Individual Educational Plan. 
  • Teach in an inclusive preschool setting with children who are typically developing and those with special needs. 
  • Utilizes a variety of equipment, activities and opportunities appropriate to the developmental levels and learning styles of each child to advance physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth. 
  • Supports the child to develop and enhance family connections, friendships and other relationships by teaching skills, providing opportunities, and building on individual strengths and capabilities to promote inclusion. 
  • Encourages family participation in their child’s program. 

Expectations of a Teacher: 

  • Good organizational skills
  • Demonstrates the basic knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Outlook
  • Clear, pleasant and courteous communicator, both written and oral
  • Dedication to young children. 
  • Ability to work independently as well as be an effective multi-disciplinary team member.

SPIN Offers Benefits to Their Employees Who Work 30+ Hours. These Benefits Include:

  • Full medical benefits only $5 per pay – free Dental & Vision coverage
  • 40 hour employees earn 3 weeks PTO in their first year 
  • 1 cultural holiday of your choice on us
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Health Reimbursement Account & Childcare Discount
  • Retirement plan with biannual employer match
  • Up to $500 yearly in Wellness plan rewards
  • Longevity & referral bonuses and much more!

 The tools you need: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (PreK-4)/Special Education
  • PA Teaching Certification I or II within 2 years of hire; eligible for PDE emergency certification
  • Covid-19 Vaccination 

Additional Perks: 

  • Spin pays for all classroom learning materials and supplies 
  • We will assist you in obtaining your Instructional Level II Certification through the induction program 
  • SPIN participates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program 
  • We participate in Act 48: Apply your SPIN trainings maintain your certification
  • SPIN participated in the Teach program, if you looking to advance in your BA Degree 

SPIN is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. SPIN does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military or other non-merit factor.”


Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm
40 hours weekly
41 week position

SPIN

A 501(c)(3) non-profit, SPIN (Special People in Northeast) is a leading provider of supports for children and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disability in Greater Philadelphia and the Lehigh Valley. SPIN also provides high-quality, early childhood education for children of all abilities. Headquartered in Northeast Philadelphia, we've been named a Top Workplace for eight consecutive years by Philly.com with over 1,100 employees. We've also been named an Autism Center for Excellence by Community Behavioral Health. For more information, visit www.spininc.org or Facebook.com/SPINInc
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