Gym Teacher

Apis Services Inc•Reading, PA

32d•$55,000

About The Position

The Children’s Home of Reading is looking for passionate and caring Special Education Teachers to join our team! Work with students who have unique and individualized needs and require a variety of support to best enable them to access their environment. We are looking for creative and flexible individuals. For more than 140 years, The Children’s Home of Reading has been a pillar of hope, transforming the lives of at-risk children and families. What began as a heartfelt effort by compassionate citizens to shelter just six children has grown into a vital lifeline—now, as CHOR Youth and Family Services, reaching over 4,000 children, adults, and families through more than 35 specialized residential, educational, and community-based programs last year alone. We realized by aligning with the legacy agencies of Community Prevention Partnership, Edison Court, Safeguards and PA Forensics as CHOR YFS, we believe that real change happens when we work together. We’re Better Together, and that’s why we’re looking for compassionate, dedicated, driven and responsible individuals to join our team. Here, you won’t just work—you’ll mentor, guide, and uplift those who need it most. You’ll take on meaningful responsibilities while growing both personally and professionally. We support our team through comprehensive training and a collaborative environment where every contribution matters, and for our full-time employees we have a great benefits package. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking for a place to make a real impact, CHOR YFS provides the support, resources, and mission-driven work that turns passion into purpose. Be a part of something bigger. Join CHOR YFS today—because we’re truly better together.

Requirements

Valid Pennsylvania Department of Education Certifications
Public School Certification or Private Academic School Certification
Bachelor's Degree
PA Teaching Certification (Public School Certification or Private Academic School Certification)
Experience using effective behavior management techniques in relating to children to encourage participation and positive relationships and demonstrates enthusiasm in lessons.
The candidate must pass required Criminal Record History Clearance, FBI and Child Abuse History Clearance, as well as possess a valid PA Driver's License.
The candidate must pass a Physical & Drug Screening (Including THC) & possess the ability to attend and successfully complete all sponsored trainings.
Must pass both federal and state background checks which screen for crimes including, but not limited to drug related crimes, violent crimes, sexual abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, and repeated misdemeanors.