Teacher's Aide

PHMC serves as both a direct service provider to individuals, families, and communities across the region and as an intermediary agent - managing large-scale contracts, government and philanthropic partnerships, and multidisciplinary initiatives that require operational sophistication, strategic leadership, and deep mission alignment.

Days & Hours per week:

Monday to Friday, Day Shift, Evening

Service Area:
Behavioral Health

Program:
Interim House West

FLSA Classification:

Non-Exempt. This position is classified as a salaried non-exempt position in accordance with FLSA standards.

Job Overview:

The teacher's aide is an integral part of the children's team and is responsible for supporting the teacher by facilitating a safe, productive classroom/nursery environment where infants/children's educational/ child development needs are met. The primary responsibility of a teacher's aide is to support the lead teacher by supervising young children, assisting with activities, and ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.

IHW is an evidence-based/ supported holistic substance use program for pregnant and parenting women with up to 3 children. IHW is in the Parkside section of Philadelphia. The program has the capacity to serve 22 women and up to 45 children ( ages 0 to 12) at any given time.

IHW serves women who suffer from addiction and/or trauma related disorder; many are referred from the criminal justice system.

Responsibilities:

* Implementing daily, age-appropriate activities.

* Supporting classroom weekly lesson plans

* Monitor infants/children in the classroom and playground

* Assisting with hygiene ( handwashing), diapering/toileting, and nap time supervision.

* Assist with Parenting and Children Development time

* Assist with Parenting

* Provide daily/weekly parent feedback forms

* Assist with parent-teacher night.

* Provide one-on-one parenting for new mothers.

* Assist with summer camp planning and implementation

* Provide feedback in children's team meetings.

Safety:

* maintaining a clean, organized, and secure classroom.

Experience:

* 1 year of prior experience in childcare, babysitting, or daycare.

Education Requirement:

* High School Diploma or GED

PHMC/IHW offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefit package

PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.