Early Intervention Special Education Teacher (Birth–Grade 2)

Big Minds, Tiny Hands; New York (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation Days

Paid Personal/Sick Days

Paid Holidays

Paid Snow Days & Emergency Center Clos

Professional development opportunities

Supportive leadership and team

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Big Minds, Tiny Hands in Canarsie, Brooklyn, NY seeks a compassionate Special Education Teacher to join our Early Intervention team serving birth to age three. You will implement individualized learning activities aligned with IFSP goals and use play-based strategies to foster communication, cognitive, social-emotional, adaptive, and motor development.

Collaborating with SLPs, OTs, PTs, social workers, psychologists, and families, you will coach caregivers and document progress, attending team

Qualifications

• New York State Students with Disabilities (Birth–Grade 2) Certification is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for working with young children and their families.

Responsibilities

• Provide Special Instruction services to children from birth through age three.
• Develop and implement individualized learning activities based on each child's IFSP goals.
• Use developmentally appropriate, play-based teaching strategies to support communication, cognitive, social-emotional, adaptive, and motor development.
• Collaborate with Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Social Workers, Psychologists, and families to support each child's progress.
• Educate and coach parents and caregivers on strategies to reinforce developmental goals at home.
• Complete session notes, progress reports, and all required documentation in a timely manner.
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and ongoing professional development.
• Maintain compliance with New York State Early Intervention regulations and agency policies.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Passion for young children

Job description

Big Minds, Tiny Hands in Canarsie, Brooklyn, NY seeks a compassionate Special Education Teacher to join our Early Intervention team serving birth to age three. You will implement individualized learning activities aligned with IFSP goals and use play-based strategies to foster communication, cognitive, social-emotional, adaptive, and motor development.

Collaborating with SLPs, OTs, PTs, social workers, psychologists, and families, you will coach caregivers and document progress, attending team