Private Elementary Teacher Autism ABA Support Specialist

Benefits Competitive salary Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Signing bonus Agape Love Childcare Center | Detroit, MI $25.00–$27.00 per hour | Full-Time Monday–Friday | 7:30 AM–4:00 PM Maximum Class Size: 3 Students Agape Love Childcare Center is seeking an experienced, patient, energetic, and nurturing Private Elementary Teacher / Autism & ABA Support Specialist to lead a unique private learning classroom located inside our childcare center. This is not an in-home position. The classroom is located within our established childcare center and has a maximum of only three elementary-aged students. One student attends five days per week and benefits from individualized academic instruction, autism-informed teaching, communication support, and ABA-based strategies. Two additional elementary-aged students attend approximately three days per week. This is an excellent opportunity for an educator or autism-support professional who wants to make a meaningful impact while teaching in a very small, individualized learning environment. Responsibilities Provide individualized and small-group elementary instruction for a maximum of three students Teach reading, phonics, writing, math, science, social studies, and other elementary subjects Develop and implement engaging weekly lesson plans Adapt instruction based on individual learning levels, strengths, interests, and needs Utilize positive reinforcement, visual supports, prompting, modeling, structured routines, and ABA-informed strategies Provide individualized support for communication, social skills, independence, emotional regulation, and positive behavior Incorporate hands-on learning, movement, music, sensory activities, science experiments, cooking, games, and creative projects Incorporate outdoor and community-based learning Participate in library visits and occasional educational field trips Monitor and document academic and developmental progress Maintain a structured, positive, nurturing, and engaging learning environment Communicate regularly with the parent regarding progress, challenges, and educational goals Why You’ll Love This Position Small learning environment — maximum of 3 students. Instead of managing a traditional classroom of 20–30 students, you will have the opportunity to truly get to know each child, identify how they learn best, and provide meaningful individualized instruction. We believe learning does not have to happen only at a desk. Our students can learn through outdoor exploration, library visits, music, movement, cooking, science experiments, educational outings, hands-on projects, and their individual interests. We are looking for someone who combines the skills of a strong educator with the patience and understanding needed to support a child with autism and communication needs. Schedule & Compensation Pay: $25.00–$27.00 per hour, based on education, credentials, and experience Schedule: Monday–Friday 7:30 AM–4:00 PM Full-Time #J-18808-Ljbffr Agape Love Childcare Center LLC