Early Childhood Specialists

Job Description:

We are currently seeking Early Childhood Specialists to join our team within the Early Childhood Centers of Excellence, based at our East Side location.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team focused on delivering high-quality, developmentally appropriate care and education to young children. Our Centers of Excellence are designed to promote school readiness, social-emotional growth, and inclusive learning environments grounded in trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Work as an active team member in the Early Childhood Services Department to provide high-quality, developmentally appropriate, academic, social-emotional, and therapeutic services to neurotypical & neurodivergent children based on individualized treatment plans.
• Provide therapeutic interventions and play-based therapy (i.e. DIRFloortime) to meet & advance child development milestones.
• Collaborates with Early Childhood Center of Excellence (ECCE) Teaching Staff to adapt and develop developmentally appropriate weekly plans and classroom schedules that align with classroom goals, therapeutic treatment plans, etc.
• Assist the ECCE Teaching Staff with providing instructional guidance & responsive care and to all children in assigned classroom(s).
• Directly supervise children and maintain safety compliance per NH Child Care Licensing Unit rules & Regulations, and National Association for the Education of Young Children Accreditation (NAEYC) Accreditation Standards.
• Partner with Early Childhood Center of Excellence (ECCE) Teaching Staff to create, maintain, and build an inclusive classroom environment for children of all abilities. 
• Completes daily health checks regarding hygiene, safety, and overall well-being of the children.
• Demonstrate cultural competency and respect for the child's background by incorporating the cultural, linguistic and familial values and beliefs into the program and lesson plans.

• Complete clinical documentation assigned by supervisor.
• Ability to support children with disabilities, social & emotional issues, disruptive and physically aggressive behavior.
• Promote and model good manners, hygiene and nutrition.
• Assist in the daily and weekly maintenance of an organized, clean, safe and well-equipped classroom.
• Adhere to all program and agency policies.
• Participate in on-going staff development in alignment with NH Child Care Licensing Unit training requirements & NAEYC training requirements.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field
• One (1) year prior experience working in early childhood education, or similar, is required
• The ability to obtain and maintain DIRFloortime 101 Certification within three (3) months of hire, is required
• The ability to obtain and maintain DIRFloortime Certificate of Proficiency within one (1) year of hire, is required.
• Ability to meet the minimum qualifications of an Associate Teacher per New Hampshire Childcare Licensing Unit rules & regulations
• Ability to communicate with colleagues, children and families, listen well, and work effectively with others
• Understanding of child development, developmentally appropriate practice and positive behavior intervention and supports
• Active First Aid & CPR Certification

Hours:

Full time, 40 hours

Compensation:

$21.00 - $28.00

Based on Experience, Education, and Credentials

What’s in it for you? We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time, eligible employees, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability

• PTO begins accruing on your first day!

• 10 Paid Holidays – includes a floating holiday of your choice

• 403(b) employer match up to a maximum of 3%

• Tuition reimbursement after one year of employment

• Student loan repayment for qualifying degrees after one year of employment

• Wellness programs: nutritional counseling services, reimbursement programs for weight loss & tobacco cessation, financial wellness and employee assistance program (EAP)

To learn more about this role, please click on the blue “Apply Now” button below to submit your application.

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