Special Education Teacher - 1:1 Camp Aide & Tutor - BREEZY POINT BEACH

Benefits:Bonus based on performanceCompetitive salaryOpportunity for advancementTraining & developmentAbout The RoleDo you love helping kids? Did summer camp shape who you are? Skip the classroom, this summer, you'll be at a beach-side camp in Breezy Point, Queens (South of Brooklyn - 11697), supporting one of our favorite students, a fantastic 5th grader with multiple disabilities, as his dedicated 1:1 aide and tutor (SEIT/SETTS Provider).Your primary setting is an outdoor summer camp spending time around the pool, beach, sports, and camp activities. It's a meaningful, dynamic, and genuinely fun role.What you'll doProvide 1:1 support for a student with multiple disabilities, visual impairments and communication challenges in a natural camp environmentAssist with safe transitions between camp activity spaces throughout the afternoonSwim with the student during pool timeCollaborate with camp counselors to adapt games and sports activitiesDeliver continued academic support during rest breaks (materials adapted for visual impairment; prep largely provided by the team)Communicate and coordinate with the broader support team: vision teacher, occupational therapists, and parentsGain the ability to be independent while supporting him throughout the day, while being near his family and friends with the goals of helping him continue to participate in mainstream summer fun and academics.Who we're looking forRequiredNYC DOE-approved Special Education Teacher or eligible for immediate approval with a valid NYS Special Education Teaching CertificateMust not have been employed by the NYC DOE within the past 12 months and 1 dayAvailable Monday–Friday in July and August (approximately 25–35 hours/week; camp hours approx. 12:30–5:00 pm in Breezy Point)Must be physically fit and capable of providing hands-on assistance to the student using appropriate body mechanics when needed (e.g., supporting transitions, mobility, and aquatic activities)PreferredExperience working with students with multiple disabilities who use AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) devicesExposure to students with visual and/or hearing impairmentsProven understanding of sensory processing support techniques and motivational behavioral modificationsVision Teacher certification with a Special Education degree (bonus compensation available)What we offerUpfront training + ongoing mentorship and supervisionMaterials provided by the agencyCollaborative team supportPerformance and contract-completion bonus available for the right candidatePartial travel time reimbursement may be availableAdditional morning hours available in Upper Brooklyn (Gowanus/Carroll Gardens) for academic support, if interestedPotential for continued placement in the fall with this or other casesHow to applyPlease submit your resume and a cover letterTo really stand out, send us a short, fun animated video or PowerPoint/Google Slides presentation that shows us your personality and explains why this cases is intriguing to you. Send your application through the Mighty Minds and Muscles website contact section or include a direct hyperlink in your resume.Contact: info@mightymindsandmuscles.com