Teacher, Summer Program

Child Mind Institute • New York, NY

4h • Onsite

About The Position

We're dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders by giving them the help they need. We've become the leading independent nonprofit in children's mental health by providing gold-standard evidence-based care, delivering educational resources to millions of families each year, training educators in underserved communities, and developing tomorrow's breakthrough treatments.

As part of the ADHD and Behavior Disorder Center Summer Program team, you will report to the Director, Summer Program . The Summer Program is a four-week immersive summer therapy camp serving children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Oppositional-Defiant Disorder, and related learning, social, and behavioral challenges.
You will receive training in empirically supported behavior management techniques to assist children in developing positive and pro-social behaviors. Children spend 60 minutes daily in learning centers led by teachers, while the remainder of the day consists of recreationally based group activities.

This is a non-exempt, on-site position at the Allen-Stevenson School and the Child Mind Institute's NYC headquarters.

Requirements

• Certified teacher in the State of New York with three or more years of experience.
• Minimum of one year of experience teaching elementary-age students; special education experience.
• Minimum of one year of experience leading groups in summer camps, after-school programs, daycare, or educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Teach multiple learning center blocks each day, rotating through reading, writing, and math activities with built-in snack and movement breaks.
• Manage the learning needs of at least 3 classrooms consisting of 9-11 age-matched children with a range of learning, social, and behavioral needs.
• Prepare lesson plans and collaborate with fellow program teachers to develop activities focused on teamwork, partner work, and presentation skills.
• Implement special education strategies to support children with learning tasks.
• Participate in structured assessments to ensure program effectiveness.
• Prepare a brief report card summarizing each child's growth and ongoing learning needs at the program's conclusion.
• Support counselors throughout the day under the supervision of lead staff.
• Review treatment and school records to optimize treatment gains.

What This Job Offers

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