Classroom Aide

Merakey • Philadelphia, PA

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Merakey is seeking a Classroom Aide for its program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Classroom Aide works under the direction of a certified Special Education Teacher to support instructional programs and services for children with disabilities or eligible young children. Support may include one-on-one or small-group review of material taught by certified staff, classroom management, and implementation of positive behavioral support plans. Services may take place in a special education class, regular class, or another instructional setting identified in students’ IEPs. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with pay up to $21.57.

Requirements

• Complete at least two years of post-secondary study, or possess an associate degree or higher.
• Have 1–3 years of relevant, verifiable experience.
• Have experience providing instructional programs and services to children with disabilities or eligible young children, managing classrooms, and implementing positive behavioral support plans.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, and equipment as assigned by the classroom teacher.
• Supervise students in designated areas, including hallways, bathrooms, cafeterias, playgrounds, gyms, and field trips.
• Monitor classroom students’ performance and record relevant data daily to assess progress.
• Assist children individually or in small groups to help them master and reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
• Participate in parent-teacher conferences, as appropriate.
• Assist with loading and unloading students from transportation.
• Fulfill Behavior Technician duties as needed.
• Perform other appropriate duties as assigned to meet programmatic needs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) employee contribution options.
• DailyPay access to earned pay.
• On the Goga well-being platform with self-care tools and resources.
• Access to Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Free online personal development classes through Pryor Online Learning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree