Early Childhood Specialist

Easterseals NH•Manchester, NH

About The Position

Ready to make a meaningful difference every day? Become part of a dynamic team dedicated to elevating all abilities, empowering lives, and fostering positive impact in the community. Join the Easterseals NH & VT family, where your passion meets purpose. Easterseals New Hampshire and Vermont elevates people of all abilities. We serve the diverse needs of approximately 18,000 children, adults, seniors, families, and veterans each year. We provide services across two states, and our programs cover areas like early intervention, autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, adult day and in-home care, behavioral health, family-centered practices for child welfare, housing, and substance use disorders. We help people in New Hampshire and Vermont live their best lives. Joining Easterseals NH & VT presents an opportunity to gain valuable experience, advance your career, and make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our organization provides various benefits and programs designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. Explore our offerings here. We are honored to be recognized as a NH Veteran-Friendly Business and a recovery-friendly workplace.

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

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.