Teaching Assistant (Long Island City)

Academy for Young Minds (AYM), powered by Gersh, is seeking an experienced Assistant Teacher to join our team in one of our state-of- the-art classrooms in Long Island City, Queens. AYM is a private school for learners on the Autism Spectrum, ages 5-15 in classroom settings of 6-10 students. This is a full-time, 12-month school calendar position.

Under the supervision of the Head Teacher and the BCBA-D®, the Assistant Teacher will provide instruction to students and help implement individualized curricular activities for each student. This individual will also support student learning through data collection on programs and progress toward goals.

Preferred: New York State Teaching Assistant (TA) Certification

AYM offers our Assistant Teacher:

• Highly competitive compensation for our assistant teacher
• Full benefits (medical/dental/vision/401(k)
• Paid Vacation during school holidays and breaks
• Semi-monthly payroll cycle
• Clinical support and training in the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
• Supervision by a BCBA-D® that qualifies towards BACB certification and NYS LBA licensure

Desired Qualifications and Skills

• Experience in teaching special education students (preferably using ABA methodology)
• Understanding of the needs of students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and/or other developmental disabilities
• Knowledge of NYS Common Core Standards
• Excellent verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Computer proficiency (e.g., data base, word processing, etc.)

Schedule

• 8AM-3:30PM (and once a week until 4PM for a team meeting)

Benefits for Full Time Employees

Gersh Autism offers a competitive compensation package, including comprehensive health and retirement benefits, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment committed to your personal and professional growth. 

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k matching)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development