DIR Floortime Player - Avenel

Kinder Growth Therapy; Woodbridge Township (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Mileage reimbursement

Weekly mentorship and supervision

DIRFloortime training reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Health insurance available for full‑t

Job summary

Kinder Growth Therapy in New Jersey seeks a part-time DIRFloortime therapist to work with autistic children in in-home sessions matched within 30 minutes of your location. Responsibilities include playful 1:1 therapy and building trusting relationships through attuned play.

The role offers flexible weekday afternoons and evenings (with optional weekends), a competitive hourly rate, and ongoing supervision and mentoring to support professional growth.

Qualifications

• Reliable transportation required.
• Ability to engage physically with children (e.g., floor activities).
• Willingness to pass Federal and State background checks.
• Working phone or tablet to collect session data.

Responsibilities

• Provide playful, 1:1 DIRFloortime therapy to autistic children.
• Build strong, trusting relationships through emotionally attuned play.
• Collect light session data using your phone or tablet.
• Collaborate with and receive ongoing supervision from credentialed supervisors.

Skills

Engage with children

Empathy

Reliable transportation

Communication with families

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, child development, or related field

Job description

About Kinder Growth

At Kinder Growth, we are dedicated to helping children with autism build meaningful, strong, and joyful relationships with those around them. We support each child in unlocking their potential, bringing forth a happier, more engaged child.

We take tremendous pride in our collaborative and supportive work environment. Employee happiness, professional growth, and open communication are the pillars of our team culture. We know that when our staff thrives, so do the families we serve.

Start your journey with us today!

Job Highlights

• Job Type: Part-time

• Schedule: Flexible (primarily weekday afternoons & evenings, plus optional weekends)

• Pay: Competitive hourly rate

• Location: In-home sessions (clients matched within 30 minutes of your location)

• Caseload: Build gradually to fit your availability

Responsibilities

• Provide playful, 1:1 DIRFloortime therapy to autistic children

• Build strong, trusting relationships through emotionally attuned play

• Collect light session data using your phone or tablet

• Collaborate with and receive ongoing support from credentialed supervisors

Requirements:

• Reliable transportation

• Ability to engage physically with children (e.g., playing on the floor)

• Working phone or tablet to collect session data

• Ability to pass Federal and State background checks

• Valid form of ID

• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in a related field (education, psychology, child development, etc.)

• Preferred: Bilingual (Spanish-English)

• Preferred: Experience with the DIRFloortime® model

Experience (1+ year required)

• Childcare (babysitting, daycare, preschool teacher, assistant teacher)

• Special education (educational settings, special needs)

• Developmental intervention (early intervention)

• Autism interventions (RBT/Behavioral technician, autism support specialist, ABA therapist, other DIRFloortime experience

Benefits

• Flexible hours — build a schedule that fits your life

• No long commutes — clients matched within your area

• Paid mileage between client sessions

• Weekly mentorship and supervision

• DIRFloortime training reimbursement

• Growth opportunities in a dynamic and rewarding field

• Health insurance available for full-time employees

Schedule

• We ask each employee and family to commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week, with sessions typically lasting 2–3 hours per day.

• Most sessions take place after school (between 3–8 PM on weekdays) and anytime on weekends.