FUSE School & Program Hiring for Preschool Teacher in Play Based Classroom for High Functioning ASD Children Job at Norwood, MA Full Time

Looking for someone excited to love and support preschool / pre-k aged children with social challenges specifically Autism Spectrum Disorder in a dynamic relationship / play based therapeutic school program. We train our teachers in DIR Floortime, mindfulness, sensory integration and social communication to name a few areas we focus on. We would love people to apply who have experience in Early Intervention, training or experience with the Floortime model, or are excited to learn and have a true love and passion for engaging and supporting children with weaknesses in social engagement.

We are a small private school with a ratio of six kids to 2 teachers. Our teachers work in a co-teacher model. We have very low turnover, many lead teachers have been working at FUSE since it began. We provide extensive training, supervision and PD hours for all staff.

FUSE was started 10 years ago to allow children with social challenges an educational environment that was focused on social and emotional learning development. We utilize curriculums such as DIR Floortime, Zones of Regulation, Social Thinking and Mindfulness. To intentionally teach social and emotional development.

Teachers have time each day to plan and prep for the next day. Teachers are supervised weekly by the founder Lauren Weeks, a child psychologist. Each teacher team works closely with a speech therapist and an occupational therapist as well. www.fuseprogram.com

We require a college degree and some experience with children and preferably children with special needs.

We currently have a sign-on Bonus of $1500.00.

***SIGNING BONUS = $1500.00****

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
We are currently following MA state guidelines.

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• childcare/teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• child care: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location