Early Childhood Behavior Specialist

Aka Head Start; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan with up to 6%

Annual pay raises

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Service awards

Life, AD&D & LTD

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

All Kids Academy Head Start is seeking an Early Childhood Behavior Specialist to support teachers and children, ensuring safety and adherence to Head Start standards within classrooms.

Under supervision, you will implement behavior plans, collaborate with mental health staff, and help with referrals while promoting social-emotional development and compliance with program requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Development, Child Development, or related field.
• Minimum of 12 semester units of ECE/Child Development courses.
• Experience in early childhood classroom support and social-emotional development.
• Proficient computer skills: Internet and e-mail.

Responsibilities

• Observe classroom behavior and help develop Behavior Plans.
• Collect parent/teacher input to tailor behavior strategies.
• Coordinate referrals for evaluations and family support.
• Provide classroom management and environment adjustments for social-emotional well-being.
• Assist teachers in identifying age-appropriate and atypical behaviors.

Skills

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

12 semester units in ECE/Child Development

Tools

Teaching Pyramid

Job description

All Kids Academy Head Start is seeking an Early Childhood Behavior Specialist. Join our team in the mission to close the achievement gap by providing quality school readiness programs and comprehensive services to children, families, and communities in East County.

Summary:

Under the supervision of the Manager of Education and Home Based Services, the Early Childhood Behavior Specialist provides behavior management support to teaching staff and children to ensure safety and compliance of Head Start Performance Standards in the classroom. In collaboration with the Disabilities/Mental Health Services Specialist and the Mental Health Consultant, the Early Childhood Behavior Specialist (ECBS) provides hands-on support for children with behaviors that interfere with or limit their ability to participate and optimally learn in the classroom, routines, or pose a safety/health risk to themselves or others.

Weeks per year: 45

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS:

• Group medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 6% employer match
• Annual 5% pay rate increases, up to the maximum step
• 16 Paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• $1500 Tuition Reimbursement each year
• $1000 Service Awards every 5 years
• Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary benefits: Life and AD&D, Accident Insurance, Short-term Disability, Critical Illness Insurance, and Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

MINIMUM EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: (Any combination equivalent to)

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Development, Child Development, or related field; and minimum of one year experience preferred working in an early childhood classroom and supporting children's social emotional development;
• Minimum of 12 semester units of Early Childhood Education or Child Development courses;
• Knowledge and experience in working with Early Childhood Education; and
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including the internet, and e-mail.

Knowledge of:

• Training and experience in areas that include theories and principles of child growth and development, early childhood education, and family support;
• Child development and instructional theories and strategies;
• Social services procedures, policies, and resources;
• MS Word, Power Point, Intermediate Excel and Outlook;
• Community resources and how to access services and maintenance of required documentation;
• Standard record keeping including progress notes and maintenance of required documentation;
• Human behavior and motivation;
• Head Start / Early Head Start Program;
• Second Language Acquisition; and

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs classroom observations of children referred for behavior and assists in developing Behavior Plans when appropriate;
• Collects parent information, observation, and teacher feedback to determine strategies and behavior plan and utilizes the Teaching Pyramid to support children's social - emotional development;
• Utilizes referral information for children needing further evaluation for services and provides family support through the referral process;
• Provides classroom support to include classroom management and environmental interventions that support social-emotional well-being of the child; and
• Supports teachers in the determination of age-appropriate behaviors and atypical behaviors.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to drive to sites, other agencies, and trainings;
• Must have the ability to sit for extended periods;
• Must be able to work at a computer for extended periods;
• Occasionally must be able to stand and file miscellaneous documents in filing cabinet; and
• Occasional bending, stooping and lifting up to 25 pounds.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Prior to employment, in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 as amended, employment candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate’s eligibility to be employed in the U.S. Head Start regulations require that no person shall work in any Head Start program until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice.

AKA Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be denied employment, discriminated against, or prohibited from participating fully in employment opportunities for reasons of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), creed, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), age, gender, gender identity, political affiliation, sexual orientation, genetic characteristic, marital status, military or veteran status, medical or physical disability, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by federal state, or local law.

Applicants will be required to obtain a Health Screening, TB clearance, proof of immunization against measles and pertussis (MMR and Tdap vaccines), and background clearance prior to starting employment.