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Kidtastic Kids Preschool
Farmingville, New York

Board Certified Behavior Analyst -BCBA

BCBAPer Diem

Listed compensation

$50-$100/hr

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Job Description

Per Diem | Kidtastic Kids – Special Education Preschool

Farmingville, NY

Position Overview

Kidtastic Kids is seeking a knowledgeable and supportive Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to provide per diem services to our Special Education Preschool program. The BCBA will support staff pursuing their Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credentials and assist with the development and preparation of Behavioral Intervention Plans and Progress Reports (BIPP) for students.

This position is ideal for a collaborative professional who enjoys mentoring staff, strengthening classroom behavioral practices, and supporting positive student outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Staff Training & RBT Support

Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to staff working toward their RBT certification.

Assist staff with understanding RBT competencies, behavioral principles, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) strategies.

Provide coaching and feedback on implementing behavior intervention strategies in the classroom.

Support staff in developing skills related to data collection, behavior management, and documentation.

Assist with competency assessments and training requirements, as appropriate.

Student Behavioral Support & Documentation

Develop, review, and prepare Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs) and BIPP reports for students.

Review student behavioral data and progress to identify trends and areas of need.

Provide recommendations and strategies to support individualized student goals.

Collaborate with teachers, teaching assistants, related service providers, and Administration.

Provide guidance on implementing individualized behavioral strategies and supporting student success.

Monitor the effectiveness of behavioral interventions and recommend adjustments as needed.

Qualifications

Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification.

Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or a related field.

Experience working with young children, preferably in a special education preschool setting.

Knowledge of ABA principles, behavior assessment, intervention planning, and data collection.

Experience training, mentoring, or supervising staff pursuing RBT certification preferred.

Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary educational team.

Schedule: Per Diem

Flexible scheduling based on program needs.

On-site services at our Farmingville location.

Why Join Kidtastic Kids?

Collaborative and supportive team environment.

Flexible per diem scheduling.

Opportunity to mentor and develop future RBT professionals.

Meaningful work supporting children with diverse learning and behavioral needs.

Opportunity to make a direct impact on staff development and student progress.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply!

Kidtastic Kids is committed to providing quality early childhood and special education services in a supportive, inclusive, and nurturing environment.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Behavior Intervention PlansStaff MentorshipRBT SupervisionCompetency AssessmentOrganizational SkillsMultidisciplinary Collaboration

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In New York, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$109k (54 salary observations; 164 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,650 salary observations; 5,557 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 40% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$104k–$208kApplied Behavior Analysis median $109k (middle half $84k–$177k)127 comparable listings, Nov 2026
New York vs national$109k median in New York$92k nationally (+18%)54 state / 1,650 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$145k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in New York63 active2,475 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 60% remote · 40% no call · 80% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 47% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 20% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Applied Behavior Analysis listings1,208 in the last 30 days605 the 30 days before (+100%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend+2.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Behavior Analyst Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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$115k-125k
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$125k-135k
1
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 21 employers
CME allowance
88%
401k / retirement match
72%
Sign-on bonus
59%
Loan repayment
41%
Relocation assistance
38%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 2.8
Better work-life than 30% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,394 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Kidtastic Kids Preschool

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Per Diem Scheduling
Collaborative Team Environment
Mentorship Opportunities

Living in Farmingville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$631k
Typical market rent
$3,749/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.