Teacher Assistant (Soaring Heights School)

About the role

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to providing high-quality behavioral healthcare services, including psychiatry, addiction recovery, and mental disorder treatment. We seek a Classroom Instructor to assist in delivering lessons, managing the classroom, and supporting student learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instructional activities as assigned, following the school's curriculum and lesson plans.
• Support students in meeting academic, behavioral, and social-emotional goals.
• Create and maintain a structured, safe, and positive classroom environment.
• Implement instructional and behavioral strategies as directed by supervising administrators or certified teachers.
• Manage daily classroom routines, including attendance, materials, and student engagement.
• Communicate regularly with administrators, staff, and families regarding student progress and needs.
• Supervise students during classroom instruction, transitions, and other assigned duties.
• Maintain accurate records of instruction, student work, and classroom incidents.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development as required.
• Adhere to all school policies, confidentiality regulations (FERPA), and student safety standards.
• Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality with regard to all company information.
• May participate in IEP development but will not be the signatory or the sole classroom representative in the IEP meeting.
• Complete all required trainings as designated by the company and accreditation/licensing entities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) preferred; enrollment in a teacher certification program strongly encouraged.
• Demonstrated ability to work with children or adolescents in educational or related settings.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with administrators, teachers, and support staff.
• Commitment to pursuing Pennsylvania teacher certification (if applicable to role).

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Sound clinical judgment and excellent clinical skills.
• Ability to problem solve by gathering and analyzing information.
• Able to handle a crisis and or potential risk situation and react appropriately.
• A working knowledge of federal and state standards as well as regulating body and compliance standards.

Physical Demands

• Frequent sitting, standing, stooping, walking, using hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Occasional lifting and moving up to 30 pounds.
• Keyboarding and other skills utilizing hand, wrist, and fine motor coordination.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Benefits

• Total Rewards: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401(k) with Company Match, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Recognition Programs, Referral Bonus opportunities, and more!