Everyone associated with this employer is passionate about helping children and we're a pleasure to work with.
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Associate Teacher
July - August 2019 • Bethlehem, PA
What I liked
Getting to know the students and having a relationship with them. I really enjoyed all of the experiences I had that will help me in my future career as a teacher. For example, how to teach in a classroom of 7 with 4 nonverbal students, how to deescalate behaviors, and how important it is to have a relationship with each student for actual learning and growth to take place.
What I wish was different
The staff wasn't very friendly. There were amazing coworkers but mainly people complained about how hard the job was and were just there for the money.
Staff talked about students who were nonverbal in front of them.
Advice
DO NOT do this job just because it seems like an easy way to make some money. It's a hard job and it's a serious one because this time is precious to students' academic and social development. However working with these students was extremely fun and it teaches you a lot about yourself and whether or not you're fit for the special education world.
