Teacher IV en SPIN (Silent Physical Impairment Network)

Do you want to work for a company that puts people first?

…. where you feel appreciated?
….where they invest in you?
…. where you can witness the power of your impact on a daily basis?
…. where people from all walks of life feel included?

Come join us at SPIN! For the last 45 years, we have been a local leader in the support of children and adults with autism and intellectual disabilities. We were named Top Workplace for six consecutive years in the Delaware Valley and recognized for Best in Training.  SPIN’s Early Childhood Program is rated Keystone Star 4 Status which is the highest level of achievement for early learning programs in Pennsylvania. 

SPIN is looking for caring, creative, and committed people to help individuals achieve a life full of possibilities. You see, possibilities are HUGE with us. Whether you are an employee, an individual we support, or a family, we start by dreaming big and imagining what is possible.  We then discover and develop each person’s strengths, resources, and abilities to make that dream a reality. We build an environment of inclusion and hope around you where that dream can grow.

Your role on the dream team: Teacher at Frankford

A day in the life of the Teacher:

•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.

Compensation: commensurate with certifications and experience

Benefits Include: Health Insurance, Dental/Vision, 403B Retirement Plan, Life Insurance, Tuition Assistance

The tools you need: 

•Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education or Special Education

•PA Teaching Certification in Special Education or Early Childhood Education Instructional I .

•Good organizational skills.

•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.