ABA Instructor

Join Our Team

Manhattan Children’s Center (MCC) is seeking a positive, dynamic ABA Instructor that is interested in joining a therapeutic team where the goal is to offer every child the opportunity to thrive.

Why Choose Us?

• At MCC we emphasize staff training and mentoring that is facilitated through close supervision and consistent professional training and development with 5 days per year of guest speakers, workshops, and open forums
• MCC has created a workplace that is inclusive and diverse - where everyone can be their authentic self, and where authenticity is celebrated
• We have an open-door policy which reflects our commitment to transparent and flexible communication between managers and team members
• Data informs decisions, and we are constantly learning, creating, and evolving to meet the needs of the children
• We are humble and have the mindset of being better today than we were yesterday
• Ongoing support from present and dedicated supervisors
• Generous benefits that include:
• Paid time off (PTO) in addition to company closures the last week of December, Spring break in April, first week of July and last two weeks of August
• 100% employer-sponsored medical insurance for each employee
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
• Employer retirement plan
• Life insurance, short- & long-term disability
• Opportunities for growth across all companies

If our company culture matches your values, come join the team at Manhattan Children’s Center!

Job Details

Job Type

Full-Time ABA Instructor

Job Hours

Mon through Thurs 8:15am-4:15pm; Fri 8:15am-3:00pm

Job Location

Manhattan, NY

Job Compensation

$40,000-$43,000 based on education, experience, and certifications

Your Impact Here at MCC

• Direct teaching of skills to students and data collection on student responding
• Daily graphing and analysis of data and monitoring of student learning trends
• Maintaining and promoting generalization of learned skills
• Following students’ behavior intervention plans and reporting all observations of student behavior to the teacher
• Providing feedback and data to the teacher regarding social skills opportunities and parent concerns
• Preparing and organizing teaching materials and teaching settings daily
• Completing other classroom duties as assigned by the Lead Teacher

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree (there are a limited number of positions available to those without a bachelor’s degree)
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities
• Energetic, can-do attitude and a willingness to collaborate with teachers, related service providers, parents, and other faculty

Manhattan Children’s Center is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Manhattan Children’s Center strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, citizenship, or any other protected classification under applicable federal, state, or local laws. In addition, Manhattan Children’s Center complies with the relevant country laws governing employment nondiscrimination in all our international offices. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

About Manhattan Behavioral Center

New York City’s Leading Transdisciplinary℠ Center for Children with Autism

Our collaborative and transdisciplinary℠ applied behavior framework, consists of applied behavior analysis, special education, speech language therapy, physical and occupational therapy, sensory integration, group and social interaction, and family support for children – ages 5 to 21 – with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related neurodiversities.

Our core values guide our day-to-day actions:

A Transdisciplinary℠ Approach

At MBC we know that to extract the most potential out of our students everyone must work to achieve the same goal. This is why our Transdisciplinary℠ model which centers around ongoing and free-flowing communication between the families, teachers, supervisors, and related service providers is so vital.

Responsibility

We feel a strong responsibility and are committed to building a better and more inclusive world for our students, family, and community.

Enhance

We provide evidence-based treatment plans to significantly improve everyone’s quality of life.