Join Us – Job Opportunities

If you have a passion for encouraging young children’s development through play and nurturing activities, Bornhava is the place for you!

Bornhava has great career opportunities for enthusiastic, conscientious and creative professionals.  We offer a fulfilling work environment where play is so important to our children’s growth.  Bornhava is a friendly place where we care about our children’s needs and provide skilled professional services. Bornhava offers a nurturing environment, benefits, PTO and pension.

JOB OPENINGS

Speech Language Pathologist - Full Time w/ Travel

Bornhava is seeking a full-time Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for our sites.

The SLP will plan and implement program to facilitate speech/language development of preschool children (3-5 years old). Evaluate and diagnose speech, language and communication difficulties. Provide support to classroom team and parents for treatment options. Establish expectations and goals for treatment.

Qualifications:

MS degree, TSLD, Certificate of Clinical Competence and NYS licensure.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $35,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Work setting:

  • In-person

COVID-19 considerations: Bornhava follows all COVID regulations and protocols as needed.

Education:

  • Master’s (Required)

Experience:

  • Speech therapy: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Lang Pathology (Required)
  • Speech Language Pathology License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Special Education Teacher - Full Time

Bornhava is looking for a Preschool/Early Childhood Special Education Classroom Teacher – Students with Disabilities Birth-2 Certified or Certified Eligible.

The Teacher is the transdisciplinary team leader.

A Teacher must be able to consistently and successfully perform the essential functions of the position:

  • Establish and monitor individual casebooks, data collection and charting systems
  • Manage behavioral challenges
  • Supervise and manage activities of aides assigned to the classroom
  • Assure that appropriate curriculum is established and implemented
  • Organize an effective classroom environment
  • Administer appropriate and effective instructional strategies
  • Coordinate and collaborate with related services team
  • Collaborate and effectively communicate with families and external service providers\
  • Demonstrate professional knowledge of children with developmental disabilities
  • Demonstrate professional writing skills
  • Assure deadlines are met
  • Adheres to the mission of Bornhava: To nurture and educate children with special needs through play, while empowering their families.

QUALIFICATIONS

Oral communication – Proficient
Written communication Proficient
Experience with preschool children with special needs is preferred.
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Required: NYS Special Education Permanent certificate or Students with Disabilities Birth-2 or actively working toward certification.

Education Preferred

  • Bachelors or better in Special Education or related fields.
  • Masters or better in Special Education or related field.

The individual in this position needs to be fully vaccinated in order to meet the requirements to work at all of our sites

Occupational Therapist - Full Time

Bornhava is seeking a full time occupational therapist to travel between three community sites within Erie and Niagara counties. The Occupational Therapist works as an integral part of the team in planning and implementing strategies and activities to meet an individual child’s needs as outlined in his/her Individualized Education Plan. This position requires skills and experience in evaluating children birth to five years of age to determine eligibility for services, levels of functioning and progress toward goals. Applicant must have a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy and must be a Licensed Occupational Therapist with 2-years’ experience in a special education preschool.

Teacher Aide - Full Time

Bornhava is seeking a Full Time Teacher Aide. The Teacher Aide is responsible for assisting the classroom teacher in planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating all aspects of each educational program for children with special needs. Experience and/or interest in working with preschool children who have special needs is required.  Ability to relate well to other and work cooperatively is necessary.

The individual in this position needs to be fully vaccinated in order to meet the requirements to work at all of our sites

Substitute Teacher Aide

Bornhava is seeking substitute teacher aides full-time and part-time available.  The position is responsible for assisting in implementing the specific educational plan for the assigned student. The teacher aide assists the child in increasing his/her independence, adjusting to new situations, and preparing them for new areas of learning. Experience and/or interest in working with toddlers and preschool children who have special needs is required.  The substitute may travel to our various locations. Ability to relate well to other and work cooperatively is necessary.

The individual in this position needs to be fully vaccinated in order to meet the requirements to work at all of our sites.

Volunteer Opportunities

Bornhava is currently accepting interns and volunteers.

To apply for an internship please forward a resume or CV along with your internship interests and availability to Carol Burgess at [email protected] or 716-839-1655 (x301).

To apply to volunteer, please email your interests and availability to to Carol Burgess at [email protected] or 716-839-1655 (x301).

All interns and volunteers in this position need to be fully vaccinated in order to meet the requirements to work at all of our sites.

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