Early Childhood Specialist

Are you passionate about child development, family-centered care, and creating equitable, nurturing environments for children ages 0-5? We’re looking for a dedicated

• 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.
  

• 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
  

Full Time, 40 hours per week

$21.00 - $28.00 (Compensation based on Experience, Education and Credentials)

• 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)
  

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Schedule time to chat with our College Relations Manager, Racheal: https://calendly.com/eastersealsnh-racheal/15min

Contact Racheal at 603. 461.9086 or rboyer@eastersealsnh.org