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  • Lead Teacher
    Lead Teacher
    13 days ago
    Full-time
    West Bronx, The Bronx

    Primary Purpose Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children that encourage their social, emotional, physical and intellectual development. Design and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum according to guidelines established by MARC Academy. Review important decisions with his/her supervisor, and maintain positive relationships with families, children, and colleagues. Functions/Responsibilities  Interact frequently, affectionately, and respectfully by smiling, touching, and holding children.Speak in a friendly, calm, soft, courteous manner within close proximity of the child.  Respect and observe children's interests. Intervene when needed to maintain safety. Enhance children's play with language, toys and activities.  Communicate directly with each child at the child's level.  Be available and responsive to children's needs, questions, and requests.  Encourage and model social behavior and expectations which are developmentally appropriate.  Acknowledge feelings with sensitivity and demonstrate appropriate expression of emotions.  Practice positive discipline techniques in guiding children's behavior accordingly.  Be attentive, flexible and supportive of children and their families during transitions to and from classrooms. Curriculum  Implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum which reflects observations and assessments of individual children.  Design an environment which responds to children's individual developmental levels, physical and emotional needs and current interests by consulting appropriate ECE guidelines.  Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate materials and activities which foster social skills and encourage children to think, problem solve, question, and experiment.  Plan and implement child-oriented, self-initiated activities while limiting large group, staff-initiated activities.  Provide more than one option for group activity and maintain flexibility in changing planned activities, according to children's interests.  Create documentation of children's accomplishments through anecdotal notes, documentation panels and/or portfolios. Family Communication  Respond to family comments and concerns with sensitivity, interest, and respect. Maintain confidentiality.  Communicate verbally and in writing with families daily regarding the development and specific activities of the children in their primary care.  Plan and facilitate in regular family conferences to discuss orientation, transitions, and developmental goals for their child based on appropriate assessment tools.  Share resources with families through discussions, articles, family boards, newsletters, and community contacts. Physical Environment, Health, Safety and Nutrition  Maintain and follow all safety and health rules of the location  Always supervise children. Demonstrate awareness of entire group  Know the number of children in your group and maintain accurate attendance records throughout the day.  Complete appropriate paperwork (i.e., accidents, medication etc)  Organize a variety of materials on low, open shelves for children to use independently. Qualifications: NYS Teaching Certification (Birth -2 nd ), Masters or Bachelors in Degree Early Childhood Masters/Bachelor’s Degree in ECE or related field and must agree to study plan as required by DOH&DOE.

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  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)/ ABA/ Special Education Teacher
    Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)/ ABA/ Special Education Teacher
    2 months ago
    $80–$110 hourly
    Part-time
    Charleston, Staten Island

    Perspective ABA is a behavioral health organization and educational consulting company, providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and educational consulting services for children with an ASD, ADHD, related disabilities, birth to age 21 in the Staten Island area. Our highly qualified BCBA/LBAs/SWD Teachers (Board Certified Behavior Analysts/ Licensed Behavior Analysts/Students with Disabilities-“All Grades” License Teachers with documented ABA training) possess years of documented experience and training and utilize their extensive skills to improve educational, social, behavioral and adaptive skills with individually tailored programs. We offer expert treatment, training and teaching, innovative techniques, and compassionate and creative therapy. We are currently seeking Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) and New York Licensed Behavior Analysts (NY LBA) and New York SWD Teachers to provide weekly teaching/therapeutic hours to clients diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or other behavior, social and communication challenges. Providers must not be employees of the NYCDOE, must have daytime, ­­OR after school OR weekend availability and must be appropriately licensed. Training in specialized reading instruction and common core in addition to ABA experience is needed. In addition to clinical skills, the provider must be fluent with Google products, meet, drive, etc. and possess superior writing skills. Daytime (school day), Afternoon hours (after 3) and Weekend hours are currently needed. Per diem positions available, excellent compensation and supportive work environment. ­­­­­­­ We are located and serve Staten Island New York. Please send your resume/CV to the contacts on our website.

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