Now Hiring For Summer and Fall Cohorts – Behavior Technician Apprentice
The Inspired Community Project
3681 Bruckner Blvd, Bronx, NY 104614673, USA, Bronx
$18 / per hour
Avg. salary
Employee benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount for childcare
- Paid professional development days
- Paid time off
- Partially-paid medical health insurance
Position:
Assistant Teacher
Job type:
Full-Time
Schedule:
Full day, Monday to Friday
Age groups:
- Toddler
- 3’s
- 4’s
Qualifications
Educational Achievement:
Required
High School Diploma/Equivalent
Work Experience:
Preferred
Prior experience
About
Launch your career in behavioral health — and get paid to learn.
Join New York State’s First-Ever Behavioral Health Apprenticeship Program
At The Inspired Community Project (TICP), we believe careers in behavioral health should be accessible, supported, and life-changing — not gatekept.
That’s why we proudly created New York State’s first-ever Behavioral Health Apprenticeship Program: a one-of-a-kind opportunity for passionate, motivated individuals to receive paid, hands-on training while working toward certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT).
If you’re someone who loves working with children, wants meaningful work, and is ready to build a real career in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), this could be the opportunity that changes everything.
Whether you’re brand new to the field or already exploring the RBT path, this program is designed to help you grow with structure, mentorship, and purpose.
Why This Role Is Different
This is not your average entry-level role.
As a Behavior Technician Apprentice, you’ll be part of our Training & Excellence (T&E) Program — an immersive, paid apprenticeship housed within TICP’s Clinical Department.
You’ll receive:
Paid hands-on training
A paid 40-hour RBT course
50+ additional paid training hours outside the classroom
Weekly mentorship from experienced clinicians
Real-world experience with children in a supportive environment
A clear pathway to RBT certification
Career growth opportunities after graduation
By the end of the program, you’ll have completed the training requirements needed to sit for the RBT certification exam and be fully prepared to take the next step in your behavioral health career.
And once you graduate?
You may have the opportunity to continue with TICP as a full-time salaried team member — or we’ll help support your transition into the next chapter of your career with the tools, resources, and professional connections to thrive.
What You’ll Do
Learn, grow, and make a real impact every day.
As a Behavior Technician Apprentice, you’ll receive training while actively supporting children in a warm, structured, and play-based environment.
Training & Professional Development
As part of the Training & Excellence (T&E) Program, you will:
Complete the 40-hour Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training
Participate in 50+ paid hours of additional apprenticeship training
Attend weekly required paid trainings with the Director of Training & Excellence
Successfully pass the end-of-module competency exam for all 4 program modules
Participate in feedback sessions to help strengthen and shape the T&E Program
Learn to work ethically and professionally in alignment with the BACB Ethics Code
Working with Students
You’ll support children in a natural, play-based, child-centered setting while learning how to apply ABA strategies in meaningful, developmentally supportive ways.
You will:
Use behavior analytic strategies aligned with TICP’s mission, values, and child-centered approach
Help create a fun, engaging, and motivating learning environment for each student
Support children in developing skills related to:
communication
play and leisure
emotional development
coping and tolerance
adaptive and self-care skills
social relationships
independence and self-advocacy
safety skills
Implement evidence-based treatment plans under clinical supervision
Collect data on treatment goals using an online data system
Assist with classroom routines such as:
snacks
packing/unpacking student materials
escorting students to/from bus or family drop-off/pick-up
daily wellness/health screenings
Support diapering and/or toilet training based on student needs
Maintain confidentiality and follow all HIPAA requirements related to sensitive information
Working with the Team
At TICP, we do not work in silos.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team and will:
Communicate positively and professionally with team members and families
Collaborate respectfully with others working with the child to help skills generalize across settings
Share updates with the child’s team regarding activities and progress during sessions
Help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment by sanitizing materials and centers as needed
Optional Leadership Opportunities
We love growing leaders from within. Apprentices may also have the opportunity to apply for:
Young Professionals Board of Directors
Community Committees
Who You Are
You may be a great fit if you:
Have a high school diploma or equivalent
Are interested in, pursuing, or preparing for RBT certification
Love working with children and want to build a career that makes a real difference
Are reliable, motivated, and eager to learn
Are creative, energetic, and excited to work in a diverse community
Have strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Can follow through, take feedback well, and grow through coaching
Understand the importance of punctuality, consistency, and showing up for students every day
Schedule
Full-time, on-site
40 hours/week
Non-exempt
Available schedules (assigned after onboarding paperwork is complete):
Schedule A: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Schedule B: Monday–Friday, 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Compensation & BenefitsStarting Rate
$18.00/hour for entry-level candidates with limited or no ABA experience
What You’ll Receive
Weekly payroll
Paid lunch hour
Paid 40-hour RBT training course
Medical benefits
Vision benefits
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Commuter benefits
401(k)
After 90-Day Probation
PTO Total: 6 weeks (31 days)
Discretionary PTO
10 days (2 weeks per calendar year; unused time may roll over)
Predetermined Paid Holidays (11 days)
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Presidents Day
Employee Appreciation Day (March)
Autism Advocacy Day (April)
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Thanksgiving Day
Black Friday
Predetermined Paid Closure Weeks (10 days)
Last week of August
Week between Christmas and New Year’s
Requirements Before Start Date
To join the program, candidates must be able to complete:
Background check
Fingerprinting
Active Aspire Registry registration
ECETP e-Learning registration
ECETP Mandated Reporter Training (free, online, 3 hours)
ECETP Foundations in Health and Safety e-Learning (free, online, 5 hours)
CPR / First Aid / Emergency Medical Assistance training
Epinephrine auto-injector training
Physical Requirements
This role requires active engagement with young children in classroom and therapy environments. Candidates must be able to:
Frequently move or safely lift children up to 40 lbs
Sit, stand, bend, kneel, and move throughout the classroom
Participate in floor-based play, sensory activities, and movement-based interventions
Why TICP?
At TICP, we believe the people doing the work deserve a workplace that believes in them.
This apprenticeship is more than a job — it’s a career-launching opportunity to receive paid training, build real skills, and become part of a team that is redefining what behavioral health support can look like for children and families.
If you’re looking for a place where you can learn, grow, be mentored, and make a difference from day one — we’d love to meet you.
Apply today and start building your future with TICP.