Teacher, Summer Program

Summary:

The Child Mind Institute is seeking a highly skilled and motivated teacher to join our team for our Summer Program for children ages 5 through 10 who have Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Oppositional-Defiant Disorder, and related learning, social, and behavior problems. The Program is offered as a four-week immersive summer session each year. Teachers for this program are trained to use empirically-supported behavior management techniques to work with children with disruptive behavior concerns, encouraging them to engage in positive and pro-social behavior as they interact with other children and adults. Children spend 90 minutes daily in learning centers conducted by special education teachers and the remainder of each day participating in recreationally-based group activities.

Reporting directly to the director of the program, this is a non-exempt, full-time position located in Manhattan (additional information regarding location will be provided at interview and before positions are officially accepted).

Responsibilities:

• Teaching five 60-minute learning center blocks each day, rotating through reading, writing, and math activities with built-in snack and movement breaks.
• Primarily responsible for the learning needs of two classrooms, made up of 8-9 age-matched children with a range of learning, social, and behavioral needs.
• Preparing lesson plans and collaborating with other program teacher to develop activities focused on team building, practice with partner work and taking turns, and presenting to the group.
• Using special education strategies to assist children with learning tasks.
• Participating in regular structured assessment to ensure programming is running properly.
• Leading a 10-minute parent teacher conference for each child during the final week of the program, along with a clinical staff member.
• Preparing a brief report card for each child to summarize growth and ongoing learning needs at the conclusion of the program.
• Supporting counselors throughout the day, under the supervision of lead staff.
• Chaperoning and providing additional group support on Friday field trip days.
• Reviewing treatment and school records to maximize treatment gains.

Qualifications:

• Candidate must be certified by the State of New York and have 3 or more years of experience.
• Experience with elementary age students with special emphasis on special education preferred.
• Experience in mental health programs preferred.
• Experience leading groups in summer camps, after-school, sports, daycare, or educational programs.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt; ability to accept and utilize constructive feedback.

• Teachers are required to attend each day of the program and all trainings. The mandatory training will be held on Wednesday, June 28th through Friday, June 30th and Wednesday, July 5th through Friday, July 7th. The program runs from Monday, July 10th through Friday, August 4th, 2023. The hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Training and all program days will be located in Manhattan with additional details to follow.

Special Considerations:

Please upload your CV during the application process.

All new hires must be vaccinated and must stay up to date with vaccines against the COVID-19 virus unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability. If you are offered employment with CMI, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation for exemption is received and approved by CMI.

The Child Mind Institute is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment based on race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sex stereotype, gender identity/gender expression/transgender (including whether or not you are transitioning or have transitioned) and sexual orientation; national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver's license issued to persons unable to prove their presence in the United States is authorized under federal law [Vehicle Code section 12801.9]); ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information/characteristics, marital status/registered domestic partner status, age (40 and over), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation.