Board Certified Behavior Analyst - ECC

Samost Jewish Family and Children's Service of Southern New Jersey; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical, dental, and vision care

403b plan eligible

Group term life insurance

Voluntary disability insurance

FSA & HSA options

Gym membership

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey seeks a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to support the Katz JCC Early Childhood Center, an inclusive Jewish childcare and preschool program serving infants to ages 5.

They will provide classroom consultation, professional development, and proactive intervention strategies to foster independence, self-regulation, and school readiness, while collaborating with teachers, administrators, and families.

Qualifications

• BCBA certification is required and must be current.
• Master’s degree in ABA, Psychology, Education, or related field.
• Experience with adults with developmental disabilities in residential and community settings preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work with diverse teams.
• Knowledge of evidence-based ABA practices and person-centered planning.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain documentation.
• Experience in staff supervision and training is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive behavioral, social-emotional, and developmental support for children in a childcare and preschool setting.
• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and develop Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) when appropriate.
• Design and implement classroom strategies to support self-regulation, communication, and peer interactions.
• Facilitate individual and small-group social skills instruction focusing on communication and emotional regulation.
• Provide consultation, coaching, and staff trainings on behavior management and inclusive practices.
• Develop instructional materials and visual supports to enhance learning and behavior.
• Monitor progress through data collection and adjust supports as needed.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Data collection

Social skills instruction

Teacher coaching

Trauma-informed approaches

Education

Master's degree in ABA / Psychology / Education

BCBA certification

Job description

The Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey is seeking a nurturing, compassionate and collaborative Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to support the Katz JCC Early Childhood Center, an inclusive private Jewish childcare and preschool program, serving young children from infancy to 5 years.

This role is designed to foster an inclusive and supportive setting where children can thrive socially, emotionally, behaviorally, and developmentally. The BCBA will serve as an active support throughout the Early Childhood Center, collaborating closely with teachers, administrators, and families to provide classroom consultation, professional development, and proactive intervention strategies that promote independence, self-regulation, positive peer interactions, and school readiness skills.

The BCBA will conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and develop individualized behavioral and social-emotional support plans on an as needed basis.

The ideal candidate establishes strong rapport with staff and young children through consistent, relationship-based interactions and works collaboratively with team members and families to develop practical recommendations. This role emphasizes proactive teacher coaching and consultation, individualized and small-group social skills instruction, and support for children with neurodivergence, developmental differences, and social-emotional or behavioral needs while helping to cultivate a positive and inclusive school culture grounded in belonging and child success.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive behavioral, social-emotional, developmental, and executive functioning support for children in a childcare and preschool setting.
• Build positive relationships with children, teachers, administrators, and families to support student success and foster a warm, inclusive early childhood environment.
• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and develop individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) when appropriate.
• Design and implement individualized and classroom-based strategies to support self-regulation, coping skills, communication, independence, transitions, and positive peer interactions.
• Facilitate individual and small-group social skills instruction focused on communication, play skills, emotional regulation, problem-solving, and peer engagement.
• Support children with neurodivergence, developmental differences, executive functioning challenges, anxiety, and related behavioral or learning needs through individualized planning and skill-building interventions.
• Develop practical classroom strategies, accommodations, routines, and behavior supports that promote engagement and developmental success.
• Provide consultation, coaching, and support to faculty regarding behavior management, classroom climate, developmentally appropriate practices, and inclusive early childhood education.
• Design, prepare, and implement behavior analytic instructional materials, individualized supports, and visual supports to enhance communication, routines, learning, and behavioral success where appropriate.
• Participate in student support meetings and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective intervention planning and continuity of care.
• Monitor child progress through data collection, observation, and collaboration, adjusting supports and interventions as needed.
• Provide support during challenging situations using calm, respectful, developmentally appropriate, and trauma-informed approaches.
• Develop and facilitate staff trainings and parent workshops related to behavior support, executive functioning, social-emotional development, and inclusive early childhood practices.
• Maintain ethical and professional standards in accordance with BACB guidelines and applicable state and school regulations.

Required Certification

BCBA Certification

Required Education

Minimum Master’s degree with at least 1 year experience

Qualifications

• Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification required.
• Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or related field.
• Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities in residential and community settings preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices in ABA and person-centered planning.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate documentation.
• Experience in staff supervision and training required.

Benefits

Benefits include: Generous PTO; Medical, dental, and vision care included; 403b plan eligible; Group term life insurance; Voluntary disability insurance plan; FSA & HSA options available; Gym membership included and other employee discounts are available.

EEO Statement

The Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey, and our family of agencies, is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon a person’s actual or perceived gender, race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital/civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, veteran or military status, disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions, or other legally protected characteristics.

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The Federation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us via the link on this posting. EOE