Teacher Assistant

Find your passion!

This position is part of ACP Early Intervention, a division of Autism Care Partners.

ACP Early Intervention is looking for friendly faces, positive attitudes, and playful personalities to bring our services to life. We offer opportunities for individuals at all stages of their careers the opportunity to join a team of like-minded individuals who are passionate about changing the lives of the children and families we serve. Come grow with us!

• We are hiring per diem Teacher Assistants**

What You’ll Be Doing At Autism Care Partners

ACP Early Intervention is looking for a Teacher Assistant at our Bronx Center! Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with disabilities and children on the Autism Spectrum? Then come and join our team of dedicated professionals!

Teacher Assistant will work under the direct supervision of a Head Classroom Teacher and will be part of a multi-disciplinary team while providing 1:1 instruction in a classroom setting with children ranging from 18 months to 3 years of age.

• Arrive on time and prepare for daily sessions
• Work collaboratively with a Head Classroom Teacher & Educational Director to implement basic principles and teaching procedures of ABA
• Collect behavior and skill acquisition data during sessions
• Complete the session notes immediately after the session
• Be responsive to the needs and requests of students, their families, and their supervisor
• Attend Professional Development Training, as required
• Be goal-oriented and maintain professionalism in all aspects of your work
• The ability to physically lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent; a college student pursuing a degree in one of the following fields is preferred: Early Childhood Education/ Special Education, Psychology, Behavioral Science, Human Services, Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)
• Experience working with children with developmental delays or in an early childhood setting preferred
• Ability to work closely with children between the ages of 0 – 3yr
• Applicants with personal-related experience are encouraged to apply
• Bilingual applicants are welcomed

OUR MISSION

Empowering families to reach their potential through early diagnosis and exceptional, innovative, interdisciplinary care.

OUR VISION

Transforming lives as a leader in innovative, integrated, and person-centered care.

OUR VALUES

Clinical excellence: Our services are evidence-based, outcome-driven, effective, and high quality.

Collaborative: Our interdisciplinary teams work together to provide the best care. We create a relationship-driven, inclusive community where everyone’s ideas are welcome.

Optimism and hope: We maintain a positive attitude and bring our clients hope.

Inclusive: We value diversity and seek equity. We serve all communities, including many that are often underserved and under-resourced.

Ethical: We act with integrity and transparency.

It is the policy of Autism Care Partners to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals. It is our policy to make all personnel decisions without discriminating based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, physical disability, mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national or ethnic origin, and any other protected status.

Autism Care Partners values all employees’ talents and supports an environment that is inclusive and respectful. All recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, and other employment-related programs are provided fairly to all persons on an equal opportunity basis.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work necessary to adequately execute the job responsibilities. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All information is subject to change without notice.

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