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Manhattan Star Academy, a member of the YAI Network, provides Elementary Education for students 3-21 years of age with intellectual developmental disabilities and learning delays, including children on the autism spectrum.

Our mission is to provide high-quality services to children and their families in a comprehensive, developmentally based program which focuses on the whole child. Instructional activities integrate all the domains of child development, including physical development and health, and social/emotional development; communication, language, and literacy; cognition and knowledge of the world (math, science, social studies, the arts and technology). Our program strives to foster growth and development through a broad range of services within the program while utilizing community resources as appropriate.

Join us in working in a friendly environment that facilitates open communication and participatory management, where you are valued as a professional and where your opinion truly matters. Receive on-going state-of-the-art training, supportive supervision and a commitment to developing your education and career to help you reach your greatest potential as a professional!

Requirements:

Working 1:1 individually with a school age child with special needsMonday, Tuesday, & Wednesday: 8:15 AM - 3:15 PM, Thursday: 8:15 AM - 4:00 PM, Friday 8:15 AM - 2:45 PMExperience with school age children in a classroom setting, special needs school aged children preferredHS Diploma/GED Required

Compensation & Benefits:

$17.25/hour to $17.25/hourTuition reimbursementMedical and dental insurance (with options for family and more extensive medical plans, as well as vision)Paid Time Off and School Holidays403(b) retirement with employer matchLife insurance and long-term disabilityDiscounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.