Family SDE facilitator

Inviting facilitators dedicated to supporting self-directed education and furthering inclusion.

Position Function:

Facilitating a wholistic learning and therapy program that supports creativity, freedom, inclusion, and collaboration. This position requires working 1:1 with a 14-year-old that has high complexity needs. Family lives in New York City and in East Hampton. Teen attends SDE school in New York City.

Position Responsibilities:

• Create a vibrant and harmonious learning environment that nurtures and guides teen in becoming a kind and balanced adult
• Design and offer lessons that reflect knowledge of child development and SDE
• Facilitate activities of the day (open the day / set intentions, work through cycles of intention, creation, reflection and sharing, close the day / gratitude circle)
• Offer a variety of academic and social activities to provide opportunity for use of Proloquo2go communication app
• Collaborate with parents, SDE facilitators, and therapists
• Assist teen in all activities of daily living
• Assist teen in demonstrating learning (writing a poem or story, creating a dance, creating a portfolio, sharing a study using words etc.)

Above support to be provided at home and in school alternating between New York City and East Hampton.

Schedule:

5 to 8 hours per day

40 work weeks and 12 weeks off

Required:

• 1 year commitment
• 1+ years experience working with children with multiple physical and developmental needs
• 1+ years experience facilitating self-directed education

Salary and details:

$24,000 – $28,000

12 weeks off

Offering accommodations including utilities in New York City and in East Hampton. Transportation to / from EH / NYC provided.