Early Education Grad-- Come teach children with Autism!

Autism From The Start®; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Autism From The Start® in Lenexa, Kansas is looking for a Registered Behavior Technician/Teacher to provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to children under six. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and prior experience working with young children on the spectrum.

Responsibilities include delivering behavior intervention programs and maintaining engagement through playful interactions. Benefits include a unique work environment that values creativity and joy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and experience working one-on-one with children on the spectrum required.
• Experience with behavior intervention programs and data collection preferred.
• Passion for autism and children under six is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ABA intervention to children up to kindergarten age.
• Carry out behavior intervention programs in a one-on-one situation.
• Provide positive behavior supports to reduce unwanted behaviors.

Skills

Experience with young children

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Data collection

Positive behavior supports

Relationship-based techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We’re Hiring a Registered Behavior Technician / Teacher

Autism From The Start® is a playful and purposeful early intervention center for children with autism. We are passionate, innovative, and driven to make a unique and transformative mark on the field of autism early intervention. We are currently looking for individuals to work on our teams and provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to sweet, young children with autism.

Technicians (Teachers) will work under the guidance and supervision of a board‑certified and licensed behavior analyst. Applicants will deliver ABA intervention directly to children through the age of kindergarten using a variety of methodologies. Playfulness, an ability to genuinely connect with children, experience with toddlers & preschoolers, and a passion for autism and children under the age of six is essential. Prior experience working with children with autism as young as 2 years old is desired.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver ABA (applied behavior analysis) intervention to children up to kindergarten age.
• Carry out behavior intervention programs in a one‑on‑one situation.
• Take data on progress within a set of goals.
• Provide positive behavior supports to reduce unwanted behaviors.
• Utilize relationship‑based techniques to increase and maintain active engagement.
• Utilize applied behavior analytical strategies (ABA) to teach skills.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry 45 pounds.
• Climb on playground equipment.
• Engage in physical play with children (running, swinging, spinning, crawling, squatting).
• Maintain an elevated heart rate during therapy sessions with children.
• Run faster than a 5‑year‑old.
• Pick up and transport children safely up to 100 yards in distance.
• Walk up and down stairs multiple times a day.
• Push and pull children up to 45 pounds on wagons, wheelchairs, baskets, etc.
• Repeatedly bend over while assisting or playing with children.
• Possess fine motor dexterity.
• Sing, dance, and clap as expected.
• Sit on the floor without back support for extended periods.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree and prior experience working one‑on‑one with young children on the spectrum (required).
• Experience with behavior intervention programs, data collection, and positive behavior supports (preferred).
• Experience with toddlers and preschoolers (preferred).
• Passion for autism and under‑six children (required).

About You

• A-Player (maybe a little Type‑A).
• Want lots of time off to enjoy life.
• Desire to work for a growing (and scaling) company where you can advance professionally.
• Believe in playful and natural interactions.
• Joyful when teaching toddlers and preschoolers.
• Love your team and help without hesitation.
• Agree that drama is for the birds.
• Value a cozy, warm house with real grass and a butterfly garden as a conducive work environment.
• Seek feedback to continue growing.
• Looking for a job you never want to leave.

About Us

• We live our Core Values.
• We promote from within.
• We wear scrubs and slippers.
• We think our personal lives are more important than our work lives in the big picture.
• We care for each other.
• We are choosy and won’t mess with our positive vibe in hiring.
• We are purpose‑driven and work hard teaching and playing all day and every day.
• We believe in giving every employee a voice.
• We insist on supportive check‑ins for all.
• We laugh and have fun.
• We play lots and lots and lots.
• We are smart.
• We are good at what we do.
• Our families become a tribe.
• We will never settle for being an average company.
• We are Autism From The Start… will you join us?

How to Apply

Apply online: https://autismfromthestart.easyapply.com.