Early Education Grad-- Teaching children with Autism

Early Education Grad? Come teach children with Autism!

Apply for a role at Autism From The Start® in Lenexa, KS.

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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. We are currently looking for individuals to work on our teams and provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to young children with autism.

Technicians (Teachers) will work under the guidance and supervision of a board certified and licensed behavior analyst. Applicants will deliver ABA 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.

• 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

• 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 skill

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!

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