Educational Assistant I - ESL

Cumberland Valley School District • Silver Spring, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Cumberland Valley School District has an Educational Assistant (EA) I position working with English Language Learner students, offering 7.5 work hours per day (8:15AM-4:15PM). EA I's are compensated at a starting wage of $19.35/hr for the 2026-2027 school year. The EA I plays a vital role in fostering a supportive and effective learning environment, ensuring that all students can succeed. This position works closely with classroom teachers and other district employees to provide instructional support, manage classroom/building activities and assist with the implementation of educational programs. Strong interpersonal skills are required and the desire to work interactively with students and staff is essential. Candidates should be sensitive to students from a variety of cultures and have patience with students trying to learn a second language. Fluency in English is required while multilingual abilities are a plus. The employee must take twenty (20) hours of training annually to maintain their Highly Qualified Status.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Fluency in English
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time
• Ability to bend and stretch
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Corrected hearing and vision within normal ranges
• Criminal Record Check (less than one year old)
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance (less than one year old)
• FBI Fingerprint Clearance (less than one year old)
• TB Test/Mantoux (less than 3 months old)
• Physical - if applicable (less than 1 year old)

Nice To Haves

• Personal knowledge and work experience with school-aged children
• Personal knowledge and work experience with children with cognitive, physical and behavioral disabilities
• Experience and working knowledge supporting program delivery for students with disabilities in a public school system
• Multilingual abilities
• Two-year Associates Degree or higher
• Ability to pass a highly-qualified assessment

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to students.
• Manage classroom/building activities.
• Assist with the implementation of educational programs.
• Work closely with classroom teachers and other district employees.
• Support English Language Learner students.
• Be sensitive to students from a variety of cultures.
• Have patience with students trying to learn a second language.
• Take twenty (20) hours of training annually to maintain Highly Qualified Status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED