Autism From The Start® Early Education Grad? Come Teach Children with Autism Lenexa, KS · Full time Company website

Apply for Early Education Grad? Come Teach Children with Autism

YOU: 

• You're an A-Player (maybe a little Type-A).
• You want lots of time off to enjoy life.
• You want to work for a growing (and I say 'scaling') company where you can advance professionally.
• You believe in the power of playful and natural interactions.
• You are joyful when teaching toddlers and preschoolers.
• You love your team and help without hesitation.
• You agree that drama is for the birds.
• You seek feedback so you can continue to grow.
• You're looking for that job you never want to leave.

US: 

• We live our Core Values.
• We promote from within.
• We wear scrubs and slippers.
• We think our personal lives are more important than our work lives in the big picture.
• We care for each other.
• We are choosy and won't mess with our positive vibe in hiring.
• We are purpose-driven and work hard teaching and playing all day and every day.
• We believe in giving every employee a voice.
• We insist on supportive check-ins for all.
• We laugh and have fun.
• We play lots and lots and lots.
• We are smart.
• We are good at what we do.
• Our families become a tribe.
• We will never settle for being an average company.
• We are Autism From The Start....won't you join us?

Autism From The Start® is a playful and purposeful early intervention center for children with autism. We are passionate, innovative, and driven to make a unique and transformative mark on the field of autism early intervention. With that, we are currently looking for individuals to work on our teams and provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to sweet, young children with autism. We will assist you in becoming a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), as this is required by insurance companies, our payor.

Technicians will work under the guidance and supervision of a board certified and licensed behavior analysts. Applicants will deliver ABA (applied behavior analysis) intervention directly to children through the age of kindergarten using a variety of methodologies. Playfulness, an ability to genuinely connect with children, experience with toddlers & preschoolers, and a passion for autism and children under the age of six is essential. Prior experience working with children with autism as young as 2 years old is desired. 

Essential Physical Requirements of a Registered Behavior Technician:

• Ability to lift and carry 45 pounds
• Climbing on playground equipment
• Engage in physical play with children which may include: running/swinging/spinning/crawling/squatting with children
• Maintain elevated heart rate during therapy sessions with children
• Must be able to run faster than a 5 year old
• Picking up and transporting children safely up to 100 yards in distance
• Walking up and down stairs multiple times a day
• Pushing and pulling children up to 45 pounds on wagons, wheel chairs, baskets, etc.
• Repeated bending over assisting or playing with children
• Fine motor dexterity
• Singing, dancing, clapping is expected
• Sitting on the floor without back support for extended periods

A bachelor's degree and prior experience working one-on-one with young children on the spectrum is required. Experience with the following job duties is preferred:

• Carrying out behavior intervention programs in a one-on-one situation
• Taking data on progress made within a set of goals
• Providing positive behavior supports to reduce unwanted behaviors
• Utilizing relationship-based techniques to increase and maintain active engagement
• Utilizing applied behavior analytical strategies (ABA) to teach skills

Our team is close and supportive and we're looking for the right fit above all else. If you find joy in working with young children and want to work on a team that feels like family, then please get in touch! 

Apply online: https://autismfromthestart.easyapply.com.