Educator Jobs in Pennsylvania
Educator jobs in Pennsylvania are concentrated in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Allentown, where school districts, universities, and workforce training organizations maintain steady hiring across instructional levels. Major employers with lasting Pennsylvania roots include the School District of Philadelphia, the Pittsburgh Public Schools, and Penn State University, which together account for a significant share of the state's full-time educator roles. Demand is strongest for special education specialists, English language learners instructors, and early childhood educators. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job Summary
$3000 Signing Bonus, if eligible. Full-time, Days. REQUIRES: High School Diploma or GED, CRCST certification through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) required within 18 months of hire or must meet state grandfathering guidelines AND three (3) years related experience AND Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) or Certified Endoscopy Reprocessor (CER), or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.
Job Duties
Works independently and collaboratively with department managers to coordinate the orientation process and provide in the department and on-the-unit education of new equipment products and procedures. Develops and provides system educational programs regarding proper decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization methods.
- Coordinates the orientation process through an active involvement with orientee and preceptor.
- Collaborates with management team in selection of preceptor.
- Coordinates schedules for required classes with preceptor.
- Assesses progress of orientation by follow-up with orientee and preceptor.
- Identifies educational needs, assists with plan development to meet needs.
- Provides support of preceptor throughout orientation process.
- Functions as a mentor.
- Provides ongoing education based on individual department needs, staff request and management request.
- Provides ongoing education of proper technique for decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization to clinics and inpatient units based on individual unit needs, staff request and management request.
- Assists staff with education of new equipment and instrumentation, products, procedures and handling emergencies.
- Facilitates, supports and provides required education by identifying and communicating relevant in-services.
- Monitors individual compliance of required elements.
- Fosters growth of individual staff members through mentoring.
- Establishes educational opportunities for all staff through workshops, computer based programs, articles and videos.
- Collaborates with department management team to foster department growth, identify educational needs and develop plans related to process improvement.
- Coordinates annual staff competency assessment.
- Participates in performance improvement activities.
- Instrument Asset Management System duties Manages all Instrument Asset Management System information including: User information, Security levels, Sterilization documentation, Instrument Set Lists, Item catalog, System images, Repair and Maintenance, and inventory levels.
- Coordinates system information with Operating Room and Purchasing systems as appropriate.
- Manages individual instrument and set labeling.
- Produces reports on an ad hoc and periodic basis.
- Manages implementation of system upgrades.
- Communicates with Information Technology department.
- Assists with hardware and software support.
- Creates and distributes system documentation.
- Manages end-user training.
- Delegates system duties appropriately in conjunction with Central Sterile and Operating Room management.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position Details
Caring for your health and well-being.
Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contribution
Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)Experience
Minimum of 3 years-Related work experience (Required)Certification(s) and License(s)
Certified Sterile Processing Technician - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)Skills
Mathematics; Infection Control; Multitasking; Teamwork; Mentoring Skills; CommunicationAbout Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
Job Summary
$3000 Signing Bonus, if eligible. Full-time, Days. REQUIRES: High School Diploma or GED, CRCST certification through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) required within 18 months of hire or must meet state grandfathering guidelines AND three (3) years related experience AND Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) or Certified Endoscopy Reprocessor (CER), or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.
Job Duties
Works independently and collaboratively with department managers to coordinate the orientation process and provide in the department and on-the-unit education of new equipment products and procedures. Develops and provides system educational programs regarding proper decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization methods.
- Coordinates the orientation process through an active involvement with orientee and preceptor.
- Collaborates with management team in selection of preceptor.
- Coordinates schedules for required classes with preceptor.
- Assesses progress of orientation by follow-up with orientee and preceptor.
- Identifies educational needs, assists with plan development to meet needs.
- Provides support of preceptor throughout orientation process.
- Functions as a mentor.
- Provides ongoing education based on individual department needs, staff request and management request.
- Provides ongoing education of proper technique for decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization to clinics and inpatient units based on individual unit needs, staff request and management request.
- Assists staff with education of new equipment and instrumentation, products, procedures and handling emergencies.
- Facilitates, supports and provides required education by identifying and communicating relevant in-services.
- Monitors individual compliance of required elements.
- Fosters growth of individual staff members through mentoring.
- Establishes educational opportunities for all staff through workshops, computer based programs, articles and videos.
- Collaborates with department management team to foster department growth, identify educational needs and develop plans related to process improvement.
- Coordinates annual staff competency assessment.
- Participates in performance improvement activities.
- Instrument Asset Management System duties Manages all Instrument Asset Management System information including: User information, Security levels, Sterilization documentation, Instrument Set Lists, Item catalog, System images, Repair and Maintenance, and inventory levels.
- Coordinates system information with Operating Room and Purchasing systems as appropriate.
- Manages individual instrument and set labeling.
- Produces reports on an ad hoc and periodic basis.
- Manages implementation of system upgrades.
- Communicates with Information Technology department.
- Assists with hardware and software support.
- Creates and distributes system documentation.
- Manages end-user training.
- Delegates system duties appropriately in conjunction with Central Sterile and Operating Room management.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position Details
Caring for your health and well-being.
Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contribution
Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)Experience
Minimum of 3 years-Related work experience (Required)Certification(s) and License(s)
Certified Sterile Processing Technician - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)Skills
Mathematics; Infection Control; Multitasking; Teamwork; Mentoring Skills; CommunicationAbout Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
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Educator Job Market in Pennsylvania
A snapshot from current Pennsylvania openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- lululemon13
- Penn State University8
- University of Pennsylvania8
- Right at School7
- Allegheny Health Network6
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
What Pennsylvania Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in educator jobs across Pennsylvania.
- Active Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Education
- Bachelor's degree in education or a related subject-area field
- Completion of a state-approved educator preparation program with supervised student teaching
- Passing scores on the Praxis Core Academic Skills and relevant Praxis Subject Assessments
- Valid Pennsylvania child abuse history clearance, criminal background check, and FBI fingerprint clearance
- Demonstrated experience with differentiated instruction and Pennsylvania academic standards
Educator Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a educator in Pennsylvania?
To become an educator in Pennsylvania you must earn a bachelor's degree from a Pennsylvania Department of Education-approved preparation program, complete a supervised student teaching placement, and pass the required Praxis assessments for your certification area. You then apply for an Instructional I certificate through the Pennsylvania Department of Education's online Educator Certification System. After several years of satisfactory teaching under supervision, you can advance to the permanent Instructional II certificate.
Which companies hire educators in Pennsylvania?
Companies currently hiring educators in Pennsylvania include lululemon, Penn State University, and University of Pennsylvania, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Pennsylvania's mix of large urban school districts, community colleges, and major research universities creates consistent educator demand well beyond the private sector.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most educator jobs?
Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Reading account for the largest share of educator openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia dominates because of its sheer district size and surrounding suburban systems, while Pittsburgh's concentration of universities, community colleges, and healthcare education programs drives demand, and Allentown reflects growth in the Lehigh Valley's expanding school-age population and bilingual education needs.
Are there remote educator jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely desk-based fields, since most educator roles require in-person instruction or direct student support. About 40% of educator openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to be in curriculum development, instructional coaching, online course facilitation, or corporate training rather than traditional classroom teaching.
How can I get hired as a educator in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is applying for a long-term substitute or paraprofessional position within a large Pennsylvania district such as the School District of Philadelphia or Pittsburgh Public Schools, which regularly bring paraprofessionals into full-time roles. Completing your student teaching requirement at a Pennsylvania school and earning your Instructional I certificate signals readiness to hire. Early childhood centers affiliated with Keystone STARS, Pennsylvania's quality rating system, also hire associates and assistants who can grow into lead educator roles with additional coursework.
Where can I find and apply to educator jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to educator jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings updated regularly. Search the listings by location or specialty to find roles that match your certification area and experience level, then apply directly to the positions that fit.
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