Child Development Specialist

Easterseals Delaware; Christiana Acres (DE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring, collaboration & development

Guaranteed hours & salary

Competitive wages & benefits package

Generous PTO & vacation after 2 years

12 paid holidays

Job summary

Easterseals Delaware is hiring a Child Development Specialist to support infants and toddlers through Early Intervention in home or childcare settings in New Castle, DE. The role welcomes full-time, part-time, or contract interventionists and offers a compensation structure based on years of experience.

Join a mission-driven team focused on helping children reach milestones with a comprehensive benefits package, mentoring, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Must have compassion for others and the desire to support children with disabilities
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Early Childhood Education,
• Driving record in good standing for community visits
• Ability to pass a 10-panel drug screening

Responsibilities

• Work with infant and toddlers to help meet milestones in Early Intervention.
• Provide services in the community, in homes or childcare settings as part of the Early Intervention team

Skills

Compassion

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Early Childhood Education

Job description

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Child Development Specialist

Full Time New Castle, DE, US

Position Opening – Child Development Specialist

Location: 61 Corporate Circle, New Castle, DE 19720

Have you always wanted to make a difference in the lives of young children? Do you enjoy a positive, goal-orientated team atmosphere full of people who are inspired by our mission? Easterseals may have the perfect opportunity for you to work in a job that you love, while making a difference and earning a competitive pay and comprehensive benefits!

Easterseals is a seeking a dedicated Child Development Specialist, who finds fulfillment in working with infant and toddlers to join our Early Intervention team. Play a major role in children meeting their milestones!!

Early Intervention is provided in the community, working with children, birth to three years old, in their home or childcare.

We are looking for full-time, part-time, or contract interventionists.

The compensation for this position is based on years of experience.

Qualifications:

• Must have compassion for others and the desire to support children with disabilities
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Early Childhood Education,
• Driving record in good standing for community visits
• Ability to pass a 10-panel drug screening

Preferred Skills:

• Experience or coursework in Special Education preferred but not required.
• Bilingual applicants encouraged to apply

What Easterseals Offers Full Time Employees*:

• A welcoming environment filled with people who are committed to changing lives.
• Mentoring, collaboration and professional development
• Guaranteed hours and salary.
• Competitive wages and a comprehensive, affordable benefits package
• Generous PTO package upon hire, which increases to three weeks’ vacation after just two years’ service
• 12-paid holidays
• Annual performance-based pay increases
• Retirement plan with company match up to 5%
• Student loan forgiveness opportunity through the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Mileage reimbursement and Technology package

*Benefits adjusted for part-time employees

Easterseals is proud to create a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visit https://www.easterseals.com/de/ to learn more about our CARF accredited programs. EEOE