Jewish Community Center
Location
Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey
Salary
$70,000 - $85,000/yr
The BCBA provides behavioral, social-emotional, and developmental support for children in a preschool setting through direct intervention and classroom consultation. They are responsible for conducting FBAs, developing BIPs, and coaching faculty to foster an inclusive school culture.
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in ABA, Psychology, or a related field and possess a current BCBA certification. At least one year of experience and a background in staff supervision and training are required.
The Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey is seeking a nurturing, compassionate and collaborative Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to support the Katz JCC Early Childhood Center, an inclusive private Jewish childcare and preschool program, serving young children from infancy to 5 years.
This role is designed to foster an inclusive and supportive setting where children can thrive socially, emotionally, behaviorally, and developmentally. The BCBA will serve as an active support throughout the Early Childhood Center, collaborating closely with teachers, administrators, and families to provide classroom consultation, professional development, and proactive intervention strategies that promote independence, self-regulation, positive peer interactions, and school readiness skills.
The BCBA will conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and develop individualized behavioral and social-emotional support plans on an as needed basis.
The ideal candidate establishes strong rapport with staff and young children through consistent, relationship-based interactions and works collaboratively with team members and families to develop practical recommendations. This role emphasizes proactive teacher coaching and consultation, individualized and small-group social skills instruction, and support for children with neurodivergence, developmental differences, and social-emotional or behavioral needs while helping to cultivate a positive and inclusive school culture grounded in belonging and child success.
· Provide proactive behavioral, social-emotional, developmental, and executive functioning support for children in a childcare and preschool setting.
· Build positive relationships with children, teachers, administrators, and families to support student success and foster a warm, inclusive early childhood environment.
· Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and develop individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) when appropriate.
· Design and implement individualized and classroom-based strategies to support self-regulation, coping skills, communication, independence, transitions, and positive peer interactions.
· Facilitate individual and small-group social skills instruction focused on communication, play skills, emotional regulation, problem-solving, and peer engagement.
· Support children with neurodivergence, developmental differences, executive functioning challenges, anxiety, and related behavioral or learning needs through individualized planning and skill-building interventions.
· Develop practical classroom strategies, accommodations, routines, and behavior supports that promote engagement and developmental success.
· Provide consultation, coaching, and support to faculty regarding behavior management, classroom climate, developmentally appropriate practices, and inclusive early childhood education.
· Design, prepare, and implement behavior analytic instructional materials, individualized supports, and visual supports to enhance communication, routines, learning, and behavioral success where appropriate.
· Participate in student support meetings and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective intervention planning and continuity of care.
· Monitor child progress through data collection, observation, and collaboration, adjusting supports and interventions as needed.
· Provide support during challenging situations using calm, respectful, developmentally appropriate, and trauma-informed approaches.
· Develop and facilitate staff trainings and parent workshops related to behavior support, executive functioning, social-emotional development, and inclusive early childhood practices.
· Maintain ethical and professional standards in accordance with BACB guidelines and applicable state and school regulations.
Required Certification: BCBA Certification
Required Education: Minimum Master’s degree with at least 1 year experience
include: Generous PTO; Medical, dental, and vision care included; 403b plan eligible; Group term life insurance; Voluntary disability insurance plan; FSA & HSA options available; Gym membership included and other employee discounts are available.
The Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey, and our family of agencies, is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon a person’s actual or perceived gender, race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital/civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, veteran or military status, disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions, or other legally protected characteristics.
The Federation participates in the E-Verify program.
The Federation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us via the link on this posting. EOE
Market context
In New Jersey, Board Certified Behavior Analyst - ECC roles are typically in steady demand as schools and related programs seek support for students with behavioral and developmental needs. These positions are competitive because employers usually want a current BCBA, a relevant master’s degree, at least one year of experience, and proven staff supervision and training skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, then confirm the original posting for any setting-specific expectations before applying.
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