Aspire is a growing nonprofit organization of the Massachusetts General Hospital. We offer a variety of high-quality therapeutic programs and services that focus on helping children with high cognitive autism spectrum disorders and related profiles develop increased self-awareness, social competency, and stress management skills.

The Curriculum Specialist leads therapeutically oriented science/technology (STEM), music, art, and/or recreational and sports/team activities in order to facilitate the development of participants' social skills and social thinking, communication skills, self-esteem, physical abilities, group participation and interest in the recreational activities.

The Curriculum Specialist leads activity sessions that are 45 minutes each. Participants are grouped by similar age with no more than 6 participants per group. The Curriculum Specialist will ensure that each group has a well-designed curriculum plan with specific goals to address key developmental milestones, matched to the age and skill level of each group. This professional will also work closely with Site Managers, Assistant Site Managers, Group Leaders, and Assistant Group Leaders and other staff to identify and support participant's strengths and reinforce social, stress management, and self-awareness goals.

* This position also serves as a Transportation Chaperone for the route from Charlestown to Hale at the start and finish of each camp day.

* Experience leading groups of participants in expressive arts or therapeutic recreational activities.

* Enrolled in, or graduate of, Bachelor or Master's degree in related field, such as music therapy, recreational therapy, expressive arts, social work, or special education.

* Program design experience.

* Excellent organizational skills.

* Strong interpersonal and team-building skills.

* Openness to receiving feedback on interactional skills with families, participants, and staff.

* Desire and ability to work in outdoor settings (Camp at Hale Only).

* Basic computer skills. MS Word required; knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access helpful.

* Ability to work independently and be flexible.

* Strong attention to detail.

* Ability to exhibit a calm and empathetic demeanor.