New Hire Sign-On Bonus $1,000

The Barber National Institute Pre-K Counts preschool program is part of a statewide initiative to provide a high-quality preschool experience free of charge for children of qualifying families.

Join a team of highly qualified teachers and help to facilitate the development of knowledge and skills required to enter kindergarten. Under the guidance of the PKC Teacher, the PKC Teacher Assistant will assist in implementing educational activity plans for enrolled children.

The incumbent of this role will be responsible for supporting the PKC Teacher in the delivery of planned learning activities, maintaining the classroom, assisting with personal hygiene and meal cleanup, and preparing materials for instruction. This position will also be responsible for data entry and creating documents, signs and labels as needed.

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age
• Valid PA driver’s license
• Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education (or closely related field), a CDA or PA paraeducator certification and experience working with preschoolers is required
• Eligibility for State Police Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse History Clearances, and PA Dept. of Education FBI clearances
• FBI clearance required for individuals who do not meet PA residency requirements

Perks with a PurposeOur benefits are created with YOU in mind.

Healthcare• Highmark Medical and Mental Health
• Free Delta Dental Coverage
• Free Davis Vision Coverage
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Healthcare Flexible Spending AccountFinancial Well-being• 401K and 403B Retirement Savings options
• On-Demand Pay
• Employee Referral Bonus program
• Student Loan Forgiveness
• College Scholarship & Tuition Discounts
• Employee DiscountsLife & Family Support• Free Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• LifeSolutions Employee Assistance Program
• Erie Campus*- discounted on-site weekday childcare
• Employee discounts for select events and services

Who is Barber National Institute?

The Barber National Institute is a non-profit committed to its mission of providing the highest quality services for children and adults with autism, intellectual disabilities, or behavioral health challenges and their families. Since our founding in 1952, we have evolved into a multi-faceted organization serving more than 6,200 individuals annually with a wide range of educational, vocational, residential, and behavioral health programs.