Preschool Teacher

Balance Autism is looking tor a Preschool Teacher to add to our team! This individual is responsible for creating a quality learning environment that engages both neurotypical and neurodivergent children in a supportive, inclusive, and safe environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Coordinate with Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) to create comprehensive curriculums to address early childhood development needs and conduct student assessments.
• Encouraging social interactions between children and improving their self-esteem.
• Engaging in creative methods of learning, such as arts and crafts, supervised play, and storytelling.
• Ensuring the classroom is a clean, safe, and organized environment.
• Preparing for lessons by gathering materials and setting up workstations.
• Communicating with parents to better understand their children's needs and personalities and provide them with up-to-date information regarding their child.
• Provide direction to Preschool Aides and Behavior Technicians.
• Work directly with each person served, demonstrating competencies in implementing individualized ABA programming and Safety Care procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:
• Experience working with young children in a classroom setting.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Ability to communicate with young children at their level.
• Patient, compassionate attitude, with a friendly, energetic disposition.
• Good mediation and nurturing abilities.
• Creative mindset with an ability to create memorable, out-of-the-box lessons.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to serve as a positive role model.