Academy Director
The Matthew Reardon Center for Autism (MRCA) is dedicated to improving the lives of children and families affected by autism spectrum disorder. Since 2000, we have been constructing pathways to engaged and productive lives for children with autism using proven, evidence-based practices. We’ve accomplished this through our accredited year-round day school, family advocacy and community education.
Demand for our educational support services has increased dramatically in the past few years, with the result that MRCA will increase enrollment capacity when we move to larger facilities in August, 2018, and will also establish the Matthew Reardon Early Learning Academy, an inclusion preschool for children with autism. Preschool Director will work closely with Walden School founder, Dr. Gail McGee, to assist in the establishment of preschool, direct and lead staff, oversee daily activities, prepare plans and budgets and be responsible for all aspects of Early Learning Academy program. Year 1: Director will also serve as Lead Teacher for Early Preschool classroom.
Director Duties:
Director EDUCATION (Required):
Master’s Degree in the Early Child Care/Early Education field,a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Special Education, orMaster’s Degree in Psychology with emphasis/experience in Early Childhood Education/Development.
Highly Preferred: BCBA, Walden experience
Lead Teacher Job Summary (Year 1)
Serve as the Lead Teacher of an integrated preschool classroom for 3- to 4-year-old children with and without Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Supported by the preschool’s consultant and executive director, assisted by assistant teachers, and in consultation with therapists trained in Speech Language Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis, the Lead Teacher will help create an inclusive learning environment that enables children with ASD to be productive, socially connected, and emotionally engaged, and provides all students (with or without ASD) with a stimulating learning environment where children are challenged to engage with the world they live in, and learn to approach each other with empathy and care.
Lead Teacher EDUCATION
Minimum, four-year degree in the early care education field (e.g., Bachelor’s Degree in [1] Early Childhood Education, [2] Child Development, or [3] an unrelated field paired with specialized training in Early Childhood Education).
Preferred: BCBA, Walden experience
Lead Teacher EXPERIENCE
Two years of experience teaching young children birth to age 5, preferably in an inclusive setting supporting diverse learners
Lead Teacher PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Lead Teacher KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES
Lead Teacher RESPONSIBILITIES:
Salary commensurate with experience and credentialskim.
Send Resume and 3 References to info@matthewreardon.org, Subject line: Early Learning Academy