ABA Summer Camp Counselor & Behavior Therapist 2026

Job Type Full-time, Part-time, Temporary Description Fun & rewarding summer job! Do you enjoy and have experience working with kids? Apply today!Why this will be your favorite summer job: Join our Summer Camp team for the chance to make meaningful changes in a child's life! Spark Learning Summer Camp is an inclusive program, welcoming campers ages 4-15 with autism, Asperger's, PDD, ADHD, language delays, other related challenges, as well as typically developing peers. Opportunities to work in a unique Summer Program for Teens are also available! Summer Camp Therapists will use Applied Behavior Analysis to teach social skills, language, and behavior regulation strategies to campers in a low ratio, inclusive, therapeutic environment. As part of the Summer Camp team, Summer Camp Therapists will receive training on the implementation of individualized treatment programs and Behavior Intervention Plans under the supervision of experienced Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). Compensation range is $16-17 for candidates who are new to ABA (based on previous childcare experience) and $17-19 candidates with prior ABA experience (based on previous experience in ABA). Ongoing part or full time positions available for exceptional candidates!Qualifications Experience working with children with autism or related special needs Comfortable working with children who demonstrate challenging behaviors Passion for working with children of all ages and abilities! Enthusiastic personality Ability to work in a supportive, fast-paced environment Patience and adaptability Responsibilities Ensure children's basic and emotional needs are met Keep a group of children engaged in a variety of activities Manage and address challenging behaviors by following written behavior intervention plans Use Applied Behavior Analysis to teach children a variety of skills Create opportunities for children to practice social and language skills during activities Take data on targeted skills and behaviors to track progress Create visuals and materials needed for activities in lesson plans Complete daily notes summarizing session activities and progress Requirements Experience working with children with autism or related special needs Attend training Tuesday- Friday 8am-5pm the week of May 26th (1 week) Work Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 1:00pm, June 1st through July 31st (9 weeks) 1 pre-planned vacation day will be approved over the 9-week camp period Physical ability to sit, stand, and play with children indoors and outdoors Must pass criminal background check and drug test High school diploma (or equivalent) Perfect for teachers and students working towards majors or internships in psychology, social work, child development, ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis), and special education! Spark Learning provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Created: 2026-03-04