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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. Full-time positions at Bornhava offer a nurturing environment, benefits, PTO and more.

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Speech Language Pathologist

Full Time w/ Travel

Expected hours:

35 per week

Schedule:
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends
Work setting:
  • In-person

Job Description:

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.

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

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

Special Education Teacher

Full Time

Expected hours:

35 per week

Schedule:
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends
Work setting:
  • In-person

Job Description:

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 differently-abled children through play, creating the foundation for them to thrive.


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.

Preferred Education:

  • 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

Teacher Aide

Full Time

Expected hours:

35 per week

Schedule:
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends
Work setting:
  • In-person

Job Description:

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

Full Time

Expected hours:

TBD

Schedule:
  • Day shift
  • TBD
  • No weekends
Work setting:
  • In-person

Job Description:

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

Part Time

Expected hours:

TBD

Schedule:
  • Day shift
  • TBD
  • No weekends
Work setting:
  • In-person

Job Description:

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 cburgess@bornhava.org or 716-839-1655 (x301).

To apply to volunteer:

Please email your interests and availability to to Carol Burgess at cburgess@bornhava.org 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.

To apply for any open position, please follow the directions below. NOTE: You should receive a confirmation email after submitting the form below. If you have any questions, or experience any problems submitting your information, call 716-839-1655.

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