More Than a Career. A Calling to Make a Difference.
Imagine beginning each workday knowing that what you do truly matters. That your patience could help a child overcome a challenge. That your encouragement could give a student the confidence to try something new. That your compassion, creativity, and dedication could help someone discover an ability they never knew they had.
At New Horizons Academy, these aren't simply possibilities. They're the moments that give our work meaning.
We believe that education is about far more than teaching lessons, completing assignments, or meeting academic standards. It's about building relationships, inspiring confidence, nurturing independence, celebrating individual accomplishments, and helping students with special learning and developmental needs discover their extraordinary potential.
Behind every meaningful milestone is a team of dedicated professionals who believe in the value of every child. Teachers who find creative ways to make learning accessible. Paraprofessionals who provide encouragement through everyday challenges. Therapists and intervention specialists who help students develop essential skills. Administrators and support staff who work tirelessly to create an environment where students feel safe, valued, and supported.
Every member of our team plays an important role in helping students learn, grow, and soar.
If you're looking for a career where your talents are appreciated, your contributions have meaning, and your work can make a lasting difference, we invite you to discover what it means to be part of the New Horizons Academy family.
Where Passion Meets Purpose
Your Work Matters. Your Impact Lasts.
There are jobs that provide a paycheck, and there are careers that provide a sense of purpose.
At New Horizons Academy, we believe the most rewarding careers offer the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
Our students come to us with diverse abilities, unique challenges, individual personalities, and tremendous potential. Some are working toward academic achievements, while others are developing communication skills, building independence, strengthening physical abilities, or learning to navigate the world around them.
No two students are exactly alike, and no two days are ever quite the same.
Working at New Horizons Academy means becoming part of those individual journeys. It means recognizing the importance of small victories, celebrating accomplishments that others might overlook, and understanding that meaningful progress often requires patience, persistence, creativity, and an unwavering belief in a child's potential.
It means discovering that the greatest rewards aren't always measured by traditional accomplishments.
Sometimes, they're found in a student's first independent steps toward a new skill.
A smile of recognition.
A word spoken for the first time.
A friendship formed.
A challenge overcome.
Or the moment a child proudly realizes, "I did it!"
These are the moments that remind us why our work matters.
Because when you help a student discover what they're capable of achieving, the impact can last far beyond the classroom.
One Mission. One Team. Countless Opportunities to Make a Difference.
Together, We Help Students Reach New Heights.
At New Horizons Academy, we recognize that providing an exceptional educational experience requires the combined talents, knowledge, compassion, and dedication of many individuals.
Our team of approximately 100 full- and part-time professionals works together to create a supportive educational environment where students are encouraged to develop academically, socially, physically, emotionally, and behaviorally.
We believe that every role matters and that meaningful student progress is made possible through collaboration.
Our educators, intervention specialists, therapists, paraprofessionals, administrators, and support professionals bring different skills and perspectives to their work, but they share a common commitment: helping every student reach their fullest potential.
We value teamwork, open communication, mutual respect, and a willingness to learn from one another. We recognize that the challenges our students face often require creative problem-solving, individualized approaches, and the combined efforts of professionals who genuinely care.
Whether you're working directly with students, providing specialized interventions, supporting classroom activities, or helping our school operate effectively, your contributions are an important part of our mission.
At New Horizons Academy, you're not simply joining a staff. You're becoming part of a community united by a shared purpose.
Find Your Place at New Horizons Academy
Different Talents. One Extraordinary Mission.
Making a difference in the lives of students requires people with a wide variety of talents, experiences, and professional backgrounds.
New Horizons Academy recruits dedicated individuals who share our commitment to compassionate, individualized education and meaningful student development.
- Teachers & Intervention Specialists
- Paraprofessionals
- Therapists
- Administration & Support Professionals
Inspire Learning. Encourage Growth. Unlock Potential.
Our teachers and intervention specialists play an essential role in helping students discover their strengths, overcome challenges, and experience meaningful educational progress.
Through individualized instruction, thoughtful planning, creative teaching strategies, and collaborative support, our educators work to create learning experiences that recognize the unique needs and abilities of every student.
We seek professionals who are passionate about education, committed to student success, and excited by the opportunity to make learning meaningful for children with diverse abilities.
Because great teachers don't simply deliver lessons. They inspire students to believe in themselves.
Small Moments. Extraordinary Impact.
Some of the most meaningful moments in a student's day happen through the encouragement, patience, and personal attention of a caring paraprofessional.
Our paraprofessionals work alongside teachers and other educational professionals to help students participate in classroom activities, practice developing skills, navigate daily routines, and experience success.
This role offers an opportunity to build meaningful relationships with students while providing the consistent support and encouragement that can make a tremendous difference in their educational journeys.
Whether helping a child complete a classroom activity, develop greater independence, or celebrate a new accomplishment, paraprofessionals are an invaluable part of the New Horizons Academy team.
You don't have to be the person standing at the front of the classroom to make a life-changing difference.
Specialized Skills. Meaningful Progress. Life-Changing Possibilities.
For students with complex learning and developmental needs, specialized interventions can play an important role in helping them develop essential abilities and participate more fully in everyday life.
Our therapists and intervention professionals bring specialized knowledge and compassionate care to their work, supporting students in areas such as communication, movement, sensory processing, functional development, and independence.
Through collaboration with educators, families, and other specialists, these professionals help connect therapeutic and developmental goals with meaningful educational experiences.
We value professionals who recognize the importance of individualized support and who find purpose in helping students make progress toward goals that can positively influence their daily lives.
Every new skill creates an opportunity. Every milestone opens another door.
Supporting the Mission. Strengthening the Community.
Behind every successful school is a team of dedicated professionals working to ensure that students, families, and staff have the resources and support they need.
Our administrative and support professionals contribute to the organization, communication, coordination, and daily operations that allow New Horizons Academy to fulfill its mission.
Although these roles may not always involve direct classroom instruction, their contributions are essential to creating a welcoming, safe, and supportive educational community.
We believe that everyone who contributes to our mission has an opportunity to make a meaningful difference.
Different responsibilities. Shared purpose. Lasting impact.
Why Build Your Career With Us?
A Supportive Community. Meaningful Work. Opportunities to Grow.
Choosing where to build your career is about more than finding an available position. It's about finding an organization whose mission reflects your values, whose people inspire you, and whose work gives you a reason to feel proud of what you accomplish.
At New Horizons Academy, we strive to create a professional environment where employees feel valued, supported, and connected to something meaningful.
Work That Makes a Difference
Few things are more rewarding than knowing your efforts contribute to a child's growth, confidence, independence, and quality of life.
Our staff members have opportunities to witness meaningful progress firsthand and celebrate the accomplishments of students whose determination inspires us every day.
A Collaborative Team Environment
We believe our students benefit when dedicated professionals work together, share their expertise, and support one another.
Our educational approach encourages collaboration among teachers, paraprofessionals, therapists, specialists, and other team members who bring valuable perspectives to each student's educational experience.
Opportunities for Professional Growth
We recognize that supporting students with diverse learning and developmental needs requires continued learning, creativity, and a commitment to professional excellence.
New Horizons Academy values professional development and opportunities for employees to strengthen their knowledge, expand their skills, and grow in their roles.
Competitive Compensation & Benefits
We understand that attracting and retaining dedicated professionals is essential to fulfilling our mission.
New Horizons Academy strives to offer competitive salaries and benefits while providing employees with opportunities to contribute to meaningful work in a supportive educational environment.
Specific compensation and benefits vary by position and eligibility.
A Community That Celebrates Success
We believe that accomplishments deserve to be celebrated, whether they involve a student reaching a personal milestone, an educator discovering a new instructional approach, or a team working together to overcome a challenge.
Our school community is built around a shared commitment to recognizing individual progress, encouraging one another, and finding joy in the meaningful moments that make our work so special.
At New Horizons Academy, we believe the people who dedicate their lives to helping others grow deserve opportunities to grow themselves.
The Heart of New Horizons Academy
Compassion. Patience. Dedication. Purpose.
Professional qualifications and specialized training are important, but we believe the qualities that make someone truly exceptional in their work often go beyond a résumé.
We're looking for people who genuinely care.
People who recognize the dignity and worth of every child.
People who understand that meaningful progress takes patience and that challenges are opportunities to discover new approaches.
People who celebrate the smallest accomplishments with the same enthusiasm as the biggest achievements.
People who are willing to listen, learn, collaborate, and continually seek better ways to support the students entrusted to our care.
Most importantly, we're looking for individuals who believe that every student deserves to be understood, respected, encouraged, and given opportunities to succeed.
Whether you're an experienced special education professional or someone exploring a new direction in your career, we welcome the opportunity to learn about your interests, experience, and passion for making a difference.
Because the most important thing you bring to New Horizons Academy may not be what's written on your résumé. It may be what's in your heart.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Your Next Chapter Could Change Someone's Story.
If you're passionate about helping children and young adults with special learning and developmental needs discover their potential, we'd love to hear from you.
Explore our current employment opportunities or contact our team to learn more about careers at New Horizons Academy.
Whether you're an educator, therapist, paraprofessional, administrator, or dedicated professional looking for meaningful work, we invite you to consider becoming part of the NHA family.
More than a job. More than a career. An opportunity to make a difference that lasts a lifetime.
Questions About Working at NHA?
We'd love to help. Reach out today to learn more.
Contact Jackie Rice at 419-335-7272 or jackier@sarasgarden.org to learn more about employment opportunities.