<p>Job Description:</p> <p>We are looking for an individual to provide academic, social-emotional, and therapeutic support, in alignment with behavioral treatment plans, in a classroom setting.</p> <p>Easterseals New Hampshire is seeking a passionate Early Childhood Specialist to join our team supporting young children and their families through a relationship-based, developmentally appropriate approach grounded in the DIR/Floortime model.</p> <p>This role is ideal for professionals who value play-based intervention, caregiver coaching, and interdisciplinary collaboration.</p> <p>Responsibilities will Include:</p> <ul> <li> <p>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.</p> </li><li> <p>Provide therapeutic interventions and play-based therapy (i.e. DIRFloortime) to meet & advance child development milestones.</p> </li><li> <p>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.</p> </li><li> <p>Assist the ECCE Teaching Staff with providing instructional guidance & responsive care and to all children in assigned classroom(s).</p> </li><li> <p>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.</p> </li><li> <p>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</p> </li><li> <p>Complete clinical documentation assigned by supervisor.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to support children with disabilities, social & emotional issues, disruptive and physically aggressive behavior.</p> </li><li> <p>Promote and model good manners, hygiene and nutrition.</p> </li><li> <p>Adhere to all program and agency policies.</p> </li><li> <p>Participate in on-going staff development in alignment with NH Child Care Licensing Unit training requirements & NAEYC training requirements.</p> </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field</p> </li><li> <p>One (1) year prior experience working in early childhood education, or similar, is required</p> </li><li> <p>The ability to obtain and maintain DIRFloortime 101 Certification within three (3) months of hire, is required</p> </li><li> <p>The ability to obtain and maintain DIRFloortime Certificate of Proficiency within one (1) year of hire, is required</p> </li></ul> <p>Compensation:</p> <p>$21.00 - 28.00 Based off of experience and education</p> <p>Hours:</p> <p>40 hour position | Monday through Friday | 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM</p> <p>What's in it for you?</p> <p>We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time, eligible employees, including:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability</p> </li><li> <p>PTO begins accruing on your first day!</p> </li><li> <p>Up to 9 paid holidays annually, plus one floating holiday of your choice. For programs that remain open during holidays, staff scheduled to work will receive holiday pay in accordance with program guidelines.</p> </li><li> <p>403(b) employer match up to a maximum of 3%</p> </li><li> <p>Tuition reimbursement after one year of employment</p> </li><li> <p>Student loan repayment for qualifying degrees after one year of employment</p> </li><li> <p>Wellness programs: nutritional counseling services, reimbursement programs for weight loss & tobacco cessation</p> </li></ul> <p>We are proud to be a recovery-friendly workplace and a NH Veteran-Friendly Business.</p> <p>To learn more about this role, please click on the blue "Apply Now" button below to submit your application.</p> <p>Have questions about the role?</p> <p>Schedule time to chat with our Talent Acquisition Specialist, Jill: https://calendly.com/eastersealsnh-jill/30min</p> <p>Difficulty submitting your application or scheduling time to chat?</p> <p>Contact Jill at 603.732.7166 or jschuman@eastersealsnh.org</p> <p>EOE</p>