Early Childhood Development Specialist

The Early Childhood Development Specialist will provides an individualized developmentally based early intervention for a group of children birth-five years with special health care needs and developmental delays at a KIDS FIRST clinic. Employs best practices for young children in group care. Works as a member of a physician-directed transdisciplinary team to assess developmental levels, implement the planned treatment, and achieve developmental services goals outlined in each child’s treatment plan.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree AND Documentation that 12 hours of coursework in Early Childhood, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or Child and Family Studies has been completed AND documented experience working with children with special needs plus 6 months working with young children in a group-care setting

Additional Information:

• Ensures quality of individualized developmental services provided at KIDS FIRST.
• Supports the academic mission of the Kids First program.
• Demonstrates professionalism, continued development of skills, and job related interest and concern.
• Other duties assigned.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person