BCBA Classroom Educator Partner (Center for Teaching and Learning)
$85,000–$99,000 year
On-siteJamaica Plain, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Partner with educators to implement high-quality, equitable teaching methods and spend approximately 80% of your time in classrooms providing on-site coaching, modeling instructional strategies, and offering real-time feedback. Conduct regular one-on-one and small group sessions to engage in reflective practice, discuss classroom strategies, and create individualized development plans aligned with professional goals. Coach educators in implementing evidence-based behavior support strategies that promote self-regulation, positive relationships, and engagement while helping teachers understand challenging behaviors as communication. Collaborate with families, social workers, and mental health consultants to ensure consistent, child-centered support within inclusive settings. Work alongside a multidisciplinary team to strengthen classroom practices that foster social-emotional learning and positive outcomes for children.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, Psychology, Early Childhood Education, or a closely related field
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification required, or active eligibility to obtain certification within six months of hire
- Minimum of five years of experience working with young children, preferably birth through age five, in early childhood education or early intervention settings
- Demonstrated expertise in applying behavior analytic principles within developmentally appropriate, inclusive early childhood environments
- Experience coaching educators and building teacher capacity through modeling, observation, reflective practice, and collaborative problem solving
- Strong understanding of child development, early childhood mental health, and trauma-informed practices
- Ability to conduct functional behavior observations and partner with educators to develop practical, classroom-based behavior support strategies
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusting relationships across diverse teams
- Deep commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practice
- Highly organized, collaborative, self-motivated, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working in NAEYC accredited early childhood programs
- Training or professional experience with the New England Center for Children (NECC)
- Experience supporting multilingual learners and culturally diverse communities
- Experience working collaboratively with mental health consultants, therapists, and family support professionals
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