Child Care Specialist - Goodyear

Soar Autism Center • Goodyear, AZ

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Child Care Specialists, also known as Behavior Technicians, help children ages 2 to 6 with autism learn, communicate, and grow through play. Care is based on the Early Start Denver Model, a play-based approach to Applied Behavior Analysis. This is an in-person, center-based entry-level role offering hands-on experience in child development, psychology, education, and behavioral health. Prior RBT certification is not required for most locations; Soar provides paid training and supports team members in earning and maintaining the credential.

The role may suit candidates with experience in childcare, daycare, education, caregiving, paraprofessional support, direct support, or behavioral health. Team members may pursue longer-term career paths in behavior analysis, psychology, speech therapy, occupational therapy, training, operations, and other behavioral health roles.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, verified by a resume, application, or BACB attestation for RBT certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain RBT certification within the first six weeks of employment.
• Reliable transportation to the training location and local center, along with dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills, teamwork, and comfort using computers and tablets.
• Ability to sit, stand, kneel, change positions quickly, spend extended time on the floor, occasionally run short distances, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children, especially ages 2 to 6.
• Enrollment in or completion of a college degree in child development, psychology, education, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one, play-based ABA therapy to young children in a center setting.
• Follow individualized care plans created by clinicians in behavior analysis, speech therapy, and occupational therapy.
• Observe and document each child's progress using a computer or tablet.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team and share updates that support consistent, high-quality care.

Benefits

• Paid training for RBT certification and ongoing professional development.
• Raises and promotions considered every three months through the Soar to New Heights career progression program as team members build skills.
• Regular bonus and promotion opportunities.
• Sign-on bonus included with all offers.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off and a paid holiday schedule.
• Student loan repayment and tuition reimbursement benefits.
• 401(k) plan after one year of service.
• Guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week for full-time roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED