Intervention Specialist - Child Care Center

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Louisville, KY

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About The Position

Overview: Job Description Summary: Plans and delivers developmentally appropriate and evidence-based activities to promote social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth in young children from birth through five. Job Description: Essential Functions: Plans and implements age-appropriate curriculum and activities. Monitors and assesses children's progress and development. Communicates effectively with parents and guardians regarding their child's progress and needs. Maintains a safe and healthy learning environment for children. Collaborates with other teachers and staff to ensure a cohesive and effective learning environment. Keeps accurate records of progress and other important information. The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission. We’re 15,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we’ll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children’s badge what they do for a living. They’ll tell you it’s More Than a Job. It’s a calling. It’s a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children’s Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in child development or early childhood special education, or related field, required.
• ODE teacher licensure as an Intervention Specialist for ages 3 – 8 (Pre-k-3) for teachers working with preschoolers, preferred.
• Early Intervention Certification, or certification eligibility, from the Ohio State Department of DD, required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of child growth, development and family systems which impact the development of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
• Ability to use appropriate assessments tools to determine the current developmental levels of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
• Strong communication and teaching/learning skills.
• Maintains a knowledgebase and is skillful in use of technology and software.
• Two years of experience with infants, toddlers, or preschoolers with special needs, required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree, preferred.
• ODE teacher licensure as an Intervention Specialist for ages 3 – 8 (Pre-k-3) for teachers working with preschoolers, preferred.
• Knowledge of state and community programs and early intervention and special needs preschool resources is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements age-appropriate curriculum and activities.
• Monitors and assesses children's progress and development.
• Communicates effectively with parents and guardians regarding their child's progress and needs.
• Maintains a safe and healthy learning environment for children.
• Collaborates with other teachers and staff to ensure a cohesive and effective learning environment.
• Keeps accurate records of progress and other important information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees