As an External Substitute you can pick and choose a shift to fit your lifestyle. Our hours of operations are Monday-Friday 7am-6pm.
Come be part of the SPIN team!
For The Last 50 Years, We Have Been a Local Leader in the Support of Children and Adults. We Were Named Top Workplace for 11 Consecutive Years. SPIN’s Early Childhood Program is rated Keystone Star 4 Status which is the highest level of achievement for early learning programs in Pennsylvania. more about us Learn About Us By Visiting www.SPININC.org
The Accountabilities of an External Substitute Teacher Assistant Include:
- Engage children in activities and play that stimulates their development
- Appropriately supervise children while keeping them safe at all times
- Assist children with activities of daily life (e.g., diapering/restroom use, feeding, dressing)
- Help facilitate daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for preschoolers
- Creating and maintaining an environment that is clean, organized, and safe for all children
- Establish a professional level of rapport with each family in order to provide quality care and friendly service
- Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing curriculum and planning daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for young children
- Communicate with the Lead Teacher regarding all aspects of the children’s care as well as classroom management
- Maintain a professional self-image and project the values of the organization at all times
The tools you need:
- H.S. Diploma/GED
- Child Development Associate or Early Childhood Education credits preferred but not necessary.
- Experience and Dedication to be able to work with young children.
- Good organizational skills
- Clear, pleasant and courteous communicator, both written and oral
- Ability to work independently as well as be an effective multi-disciplinary team member
Expectations of an External Substitute:
- Flexibility to work between the hours of 7am to 6pm, Monday thru Friday
- Flexibility to work at our Drummond Road Location
- Ability to work a minimum of 24 hours a month
SPIN is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. SPIN does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.”
Flexibility to work between the hours of 7am to 6pm, Monday thru Friday at our Drummond Road Location.
A min of 24 hours monthly
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience and dedication working with young children
- Good organizational skills
- Clear, pleasant, and courteous written and oral communication
- Ability to work independently and as an effective multidisciplinary team member
- Flexibility to work Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.
- Flexibility to work at the Drummond Road location
- Availability for a minimum of 24 hours per month
- Child Development Associate credential or early childhood education credits
What We Do
A 501(c)(3) non-profit, SPIN (Special People in Northeast) is a leading provider of supports for children and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disability in Greater Philadelphia and the Lehigh Valley. SPIN also provides high-quality, early childhood education for children of all abilities. Headquartered in Northeast Philadelphia, we've been named a Top Workplace for eight consecutive years by Philly.com with over 1,100 employees. We've also been named an Autism Center for Excellence by Community Behavioral Health. For more information, visit www.spininc.org or Facebook.com/SPINInc
